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r I'.U.E - PLAINDKALER-FRIDAY. MARCH 11. 1977 Community Leaders Women's Role.. LILLIAN BOLGER (Story series and photo by Jeff Bonato) A tree cannot stand tall without solid roots. A building cannot stand tall without a solid foundation. And it can also be said that many residents of the McHenry community could not stand as tall today without a solid educational foundation--a foundation provided by teachers and community leaders like Mrs. Lillian Bolger. The foundation for all education is language, and for many years at McHenry high school, it was Mrs. Bolger who provided that foundation to green, scared, incoming fresh­ men. It is a sad, but true fact, that when people admire a tree, it is the fruit or the blossom which they regard, forgetting the base, without which the fruit could never be. It is often the music teacher, or the art instructor, or the accounting professor, who receives the credit for shaping and molding a person's future. But without the mastery of basic language, taught by teachers like Mrs. Bolger, there would be no art career, no* music career, no business career.. Can there be any tougher job in education than teaching freshman English? Here are 14- year-olds, in a new building, still wet-behind-the-ears, suddenly thrust into a pressure cooker where every move will shape the rest of their lives. It takes a special type person like Mrs. Bolger, to work with, not against the students, and to find joy and inner peace by helping children through not just basic English, but through life itself. Besides teaching English, Mrs. Bolger was also a coun­ selor at the local high school. Though she is too modest to say so, more than a few students found their futures taking an upward swing due to her guidance and assistance. Mrs. Bolger retired from teaching and guidance in June of 1970. But in no way has she retired from active service. In fact, she is still serving as the "foundation" for several worthwhile projects. "After I retired, I knew life would be very empty if I didn't get involved." she said. "I once read something saying that we should do whatever we could to make the world a better place to be in." "That was the inspiration." Presently, Mrs. Bolger is serving as the "foundation" for the Wheels on Meals program, coordinated through Church Women United (CWU). "It was Mae Stinespring who really initiated the program," Mrs. Bolger said. "She lit the match, and now I'm just sort of the 'hub of the wheel', with all the many wonderful workers being the spokes reaching out to the people." "The real heroes of the Meals on Wheels program are the men and women who deliver the meals through ice and snow." "Actually, the program is so well-organized it runs itself," ,*she added. "The alertness of the volunteers who take the meals is remarkable. When they sense something is wrong, they are able to get people to the hospital." Persons visiting the McHenry hospital may run into Mrs. Bolger behind the counter in the gift and snack shop. She works there as a volunteer one evening each week. Speaking of the 'pink ladies', Mrs. Bolger says that, "we all work together. Many former students of mine come into the hospital, and it is always nice to see them again and find out GET PROFESSIONAL carpet cleaning results! (Ai doifyourself prices) RENT OUR RINSE N VAC-th* n*v» portable •aiy-to-ut* Hot water ••traction carpot cleaning mochlno that OENTIV... •rintot carpot fibort with hot wator and cloaning solution, •looton* and lift* all dirt, grlmo and roslduo* to tho carpot turfaco whoro thoy aro Immediately vacuumed up •leave* your carpets CLEAN. FRESH and ODOR-FREE I %. CUUI CMHTS CLKAMft Mitt THIM CIMMR IMCM (2H Hrt •5.00 Min. HOUR ONLY M2.00 FOR 24 HOURS. ACE HARDWARE 3729 W. Elm St. McHenry, III. 385-0722 Community Calendar MARCH 11 ^ 50's Dance - Johnsburg Community Center -- 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. i- Tickets at Door -- Reduction in Price for Costumes - Sponsored by MCC. MARCH 11 & 12 "Flea Market" -- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- Lakeland Park Com­ munity House -- Lakeland Park Women's Club, Sponsors. A.R.T.S. -- "Ready When You - Are C.B." -- McHenry Country Club -- Show, 8 p.m. -- Dinner, 6 p.m. -- Reservations at 815-385- 1072. MARCH 12 Friendship Club -- Potluck Dinner and Meeting -- 6 p.m. -- First United^Vlethodist Church. McCullom Lake Beach Gals -- Plant and Bake Sale -- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - McCullom Lake Beach House. MARCH 13 Knights of Columbus - Singles Bowling Tournament - 1 p.m. -- McHenry Recreation - Refreshments follow at the K of C Hall. Legion Birthday Party - Legion Home. St Patrick's Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner - 1 to 4 p.m. - St. Patrick's Church Hall - Ladies Guild, Sponsors. MARCH 14 American Legion P<Jst 491 -- Meeting -- 8 p.m. ~ Legion Home. McHenry Senior Citizens Club - Meeting ~ 7:30 p.m. -- East Campus Cafeteria. MARCH 15 St. Patrick's C.C.D. Parents Association - Fashion Show - Church Hall - 7:30 p.m. -- Tickets at Door. MARCH 16 Luncheon and Card Party -- 11:30 a.m. - St. Peter's Parish Hall, Spring Grove - Sponsored by Christian Mothers Societv. Whispering Oaks Woman's Club - Hors d'oeuvres Demonstration - 1 p.m. Edgebrook PTO Meeting- 7:30 p.m. -- Music Room. how they are doing." If there is a philosophy she has in doing so much volunteer work, it is that, "the satisfaction and joy one gets out of doing these things far surpasses anything you give to someone else." Besides her community work, Mrs. Bolger always finds time for her family. On this particular day, she was baby­ sitting for her four-year-old grandson, one of nine grand­ children. Her daughter, Mary Ann, lives in McHenry, while a son, John, is the director of Public Affairs for the Pennsylvania Bankers association. Yes, Mrs. Bolger has con­ tinually served the community for over thirty years. And her eyes glisten when she speaks of former pupils who have done well. It's a glow of quiet pride - pride in knowing that the foundation she helped lay has resulted in the con­ struction of something worhtwhile. Not a tree or a building--but worthwhile individuals. In­ dividuals who wouldn't be quite: the same without community leaders like Lillian Bolger. MARCH 17 United Methodist Women -- Potluck Luncheon -- 12 Noon -- Lenten Program - Ruth Circle, Hostesses, -- First United Methodist Church. Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi -- Model Meeting -- Officer Election -- Ritual of Jewels - Home of Mrs. Fawn Vail. Meeting -- C.D. of A., Joyce Kilmer court 573 -- K.C. Hall -- 8 p.m. McHenry Country Art Fair- Committee Meeting-McHenry Hospital -7:45 p.m. MARCH 18 Northland Area Art League -- Panel Discussion - McHenry City Hall. St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM -- Meeting -- St. Mary's Oak Room - 7:30 p.m. MARCH 18 & 19 Rummage Sale -- Ringwood Methodist Church Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- Saturday, 9 a.m.-12 Noon. A.R.T.S. -- "Ready When You Are C.B." -- McHenry Country Club - Show 8 p.m. -- Dinner, 6 p.m. - Reservations at 815-385- 1072. MARCH 19 "Springtime Polka" Dance - VFW Hall -- 9 p.m. to ? -- Savings on Advance Ticket Purchase From Members or at Post Home. Woodstock Opera House -- Songfest -- "Irish Night" -- 338- 0592 For Information. Edgebrook PTO Bake Sale-9 a.m. to Noon-Hornsbys and First National Bank. MARCH 19 & 20 Girls and Boys Little League Registration-Noon to 4 p.m.- Lakeland Park Community House-Information at 385-9379. MARCH 20 St. Patrick's C C D. Parents Association - Open House -- 9:30 to 10:30 a m - Church Ha'J Parents and Guests Welcome. Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale-Easter Bunny, Host-7:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.-Johnsburg Community Center-St. John's Athletic Association, Sponsors. MARCH 21 Free Blood Pressure Readings - Lakemoor Municipal Building - 7 to 9 p.m. - Public Invited. Business & Professional Women's Club - Dinner Meeting - Top Deck - 7 p.m. MARCH 22 T.H.E.O.S. - Meeting and Supper - 5:30 p.m. - First United Methodist Church. MARCH 24 Knights of Columbus - Social Night - 8 p.m. - K.C. Hall. McHenry Woman's Club - Dessert Luncheon - Card Party - Benefit Library - V F.W Hall - 1:30 p.m. ~ Public In­ vited. Jobs Daughters - Regular Meeting - Acacia Hall - 7 p.m. McHenry Garden Club Meeting - Heidi Heller of Brazil, Speaker - Home of Mildred Snively. Girl Scout Neighborhood Meeting - St. Patrick's Hall - 9:30 a.m. - All Troops Must Have Representative. MARCH 25 & 26 A.R.T.S. - "Ready When You Are C.B." -- McHenry Country Club - Show, 8 p.m. - Dinner, 6 p.m. - Reservations at 815-385- 1072. MARCH 26 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM - St. Mary's Oak Room - Cards -- 7:30 p.m. Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi - Scottish Double Bowling Night - Tomasello's. Spaghetti Supper -- Jobs Daughters -- Acacia Hall - 5 to 7 p.m. "Spring Fling" Dance - Johnsburg Community Center - -9 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Sponsored by St. John's Home and School Association. MARCH 27 Annual General Meeting - L P.P.O.A. - 2 p.m. - Elections - Community House. MARCH 28 McHenry Senior Citizens - Meeting - 7:30 p.m. - East Campus Cafeteria. McHenry Woman's Club - Board Meeting - City Hall - 10 a.m. McHenry Garden Club - Chicago Flower Show ~ Bus Leaves Skating rink at 9:15 MARCH 29 Bazaar Work Day - United Methodist Women - 11 a.m. - First United Methodist Church. MARCH 31 Annual Spring Luncheon - Card rarty ~ Noon - Pistakee Highlands Community Center - Sponsored By Mount Hope United Methodist Women. MARCH 31 & APRIL 1 Rummage Sale - Zicn Lutheran Church - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Organization Makes Easter Program Plans An Easter program and a calendar of events will be on the agenda when the Parents For Youth meet Tuesday, March 15 at noon at the Lakemoor Municipal building. The organization, primarily consisting of Lakemoor- Lilymoor residents, is en­ couraging interested parties in the surrounding area who are concerned with activities for the young people, to attend the meeting and learn about future programs. An election of officers is also scheduled at the meeting. Feature Singer Sunday In Opera House Concert Long Mlnntes Auntie (coming for a call)-- Where is your mother, Lucile, dear? Lucile- Mama left for a five minute visit with Mrs. Wells about two hours ago. Pre-Season Patio Furniture Sale Flowerwood - Crystal Lake Save 20% to 50% AN INVESTMENT IN LEISURE LIVING It's patio time soon, so make it a summer of fun at home with indoor-outdoor furniture in wrought iron, aluminum, redwood, and umbrellas. All patio pieces on sale must be ordered and delivered before Thursday. March 31. Stop in Soon for Your Best Values of 1977 Even at these Match sale puces, all sale items are available for immediate, free, professional delivery. All are backed by the Flowerwood service policy, your guarantee of satisfaction. We Deliver PHONE 459-6200 ewerwee Routes 141176 • Crystal Lake OPEN DAILY 9-5:30 Sat 9-5, SUN. 10-5 CJL JULIET KING The Woodstock Opera House will be the setting for a special concert by Juliet King, a dramatic lyric soprano who has been featured throughout the United States, England, Europe and Scandanavian countries. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13. Although there will be no tickets, an offering will be received. "Something to Sing About" is the title of an article by Mrs. King in Guid^posts magazine. She has also been featured in numerous other publications as well as on television. Highlighting her first tour outside the United States in 1972 were a concert in London at Westminister Abbey and numerous performances for the armed forces of the Seventh Army in West Germany. Since 1975, Mrs. King has made four additional European tours and Slate 'Heat Sunday' Fund Drive March 13 DIVORCES Joyce A. Pinkonsly from William A. Pinkonsly, McHenry. Joan F. Jesski from Florian G. Jesski. Katherine D. Settles from William L. Settles, Spring Grove. Stanley Stanaszek from Judith Stanaszek. Dawn N. Hammarstrom from Clifford H. Ham­ marstrom. The McHenry County Heart association has set a goal ofA $25,000 for its 1977 Heart fond \ drive, for which plans ( are currently under way. Funds collected during Heart Sunday, March 13, will support educational and community programs as well as research, a prime function of the Heart association, James Wagner, Heart fund campaign chair­ man, said. "Heart and blood vessel diseases afflict one out of every eight Americans," Wagner noted. "They will claim more than one million lives this year - - 52 percent of all deaths in the U.S. through research and other programs, we can reduce premature death and disability from heart disease." Wagner reported that, headway is being made. "For instance," he said, "since the early 1960's, coronary care units have reduced the in- hospital death rate from heart attack by about 30 percent. But despite achievements in the fight against the nation's number one killer, more help is needed." This campaign is usually Lose Water Weight with A "Natural" Water Pill New 0DRINIL can help you lose excess weight due to excess water retention during pre menstrual cycle. 0DRINIL--a gentle diuretic compound - contains natural herbs in a tablet that is effective and fast acting. 0DRINIL "Golden Water Pills" are guaranteed to help you lose that un­ comfortable water bloat and temporary weight gain or your money will be refunded. 0DRINIL is sold with this guarantee by MAY'S DRUG STORE 4400 W. We. 120, Mail Otitis Filled carried on in the month of February, but due to inclement weather this had to be post­ poned until March. "Please give generously when your Heart fund volun­ teer calls," Wagner asked. "Your Heart association needs your help." is already scheduled to return in 1978. Whenever and wherever Juliet King gives a per­ formance, her warm, radiant personality, her spontaneous enthusiasm, and her beautiful voice captivate her audience. Accompanying Mrs. King at the piano will be Cheryl Rascoe. The public is cordially inv, to hear Mrs. King in this special concert of sacred music, at which time she will sing music by many masters including Bach, Handel, Mozart, Gounod, Franck, and others. Mrs. King's concert is being sponsored by the Woodstock Ministerial association. Prose Writers Asked To Share Self-Help Course In its second month, a new* workshop for unpublished, mature writers of serious adult fiction prose is inviting ad­ ditional members to share the work and-or help create a book being written by current members. The workshop is free and will run each Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 221, new west wing of Woodstock high school, until May 24. Any type of prose is welcome. Men and women now involved in other creative writing courses, or those persons having completed such cour­ ses, may find home analysis and criticism of manuscripts by other writers beneficial. 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