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PAGE 4 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. DECEMBER », ItH Agriculture Courses At MCC Double In 3 Years Enrollment has more than doubled in the last three years in McHenry County college's agriculture courses. A total of twenty-five separate courses will be offered to agriculture students this spring as part of the college's credit program, according to Don Barrett, coordinator of the MCC agriculture program. One course, "Farm Management" is being offered for the first time. The course, from 7 to 10 p.m. on Thursdays, will include applying management techniques to competitive farming with emphasis on budgeting, crop and livestock systems, record a n a l y s i s , f i n a n c i a l management, farm leases and problems. Also among the courses are "Livestock Evaluation" 8 to 10 Tuesdays and a.m. on Saves You *34 95 Regular *99* UPRIGHT CLEANER... Ranular *19* Above-Tha-Floor CLEANING ATTACHMENTS... "Livestock Production Management" 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays. Both are fairly new courses which have not been offered during spring semester in the past. "Master Floral Design", an advanced course in professional floral design is also being offered in the spring semester for the first time from 1 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. The range of agricultural courses includes everything from the basic soils and land­ scape design to introduction to entomology, flower shop management, and turf management. Information on the courses offered and on the various degree programs of­ fered in agriculture studies is available by telephoning the college. Students may register by phone until Dec. 22 or in person through the first week of classes. Spring semester begins Jan. 9, 1978. I f^EDXJGXnONALj j I J College Honors J SORORITY MEMBERSHIP Candace E. Bolger, a junior at Northern Illinois university, has been selected to mem­ bership in Pi Lanbda Theta sorority. The honor is awarded for superior scholastic achievement and outstanding potential for leadership. Miss Bolger is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bolger, 906 N. Allen, McHenry. The Spirit Of Christmas * Shown above at a studio rehearsal of their new ballet, The Shoemaker And The Elves, are Bicentennial Dance Theatre performers, left to right, Jane Lynch, Tammy Johnson, Christina Clavijo, Lin Caney. Ingrid Vowels and Jill Schaefer. This delightful new story ballet to part of the Christmas concert to be presented by this non-profit, McHenry county-based dance company Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. at Hemmens auditorium in Elgin. McHenry residents, Christina ClavHo, Jennifer Lewan and Jill Schaefer, will be featured as well in die Jazz and the classical ballet segments of the program. The ticket price also includes a reception immediately following tie performance, to join the cast in refreshments and in dancing around the Christmas tree. Interested U 455-2955 for further ticket information, or may purchase tickets the day of the family, now fallen on hard times, and sadly preparing for the bleakest Christmas in their livl»s. When the Fairy of Christmas Kindness looks in on the little groups, she sees their dilemma and decides to reward the hard-working little family. Calling on her trusty band of woodland elves, she and they sprinkle the magic of Christ­ mas throughout the little cobbler shop, and soon the wonderful shoes, boots and dippers they make bring in hilarious and glamourous visitors to buy these items. A haughty duchess, a baker and his boy and none other than dear old Santa Claus himself pop in to buy the gorgeous new shoes. Of course, where the shoes come from is a mystery to the family, and as they begin to prosper, they decide to discover who their kind benefactors are, and so the ballet comes to a surprising and joyful conclusion. This enchanting Brothers Grimm tale features many of the B.D.T. adult principal dancers, as well as some performers new to the company, and is the dancers' Christmas present to all those who love a touch of whimsy and childhood imagination in their lives. For those who have long treasured the beauty of pure classical ballet, By the Beautiful Danube is the company's offering in a lyrical, dreamy mood with the exquisite Strauss music. Featuring the company's principal dancers, the five young women perform on pointe and in drifts of chiffon and silk, making the danube piece a perfect offering for the seasoned concert-goer, as well as for the first time visitor to the ballet. Jazz Kaleidoscope is a colorful and exciting jazz piece set to the music of Cfcuck Mangione, and reflecting the trends and trials of coming of age in the turbulent '70's. This jazz presentation pulses with the vibrancy of a carefully wrought modern work. The B.D.T.'s Christmas concert is an enchanting holiday package with something for everyone, and with something a little bit more, too! After the concert, the audience is invited to attend a holiday reception where they can "meet the dancers," enjoy some refreshments and join the cast in dancing around the Christmas tree. Tickets can be purchased at Hemmens' box office the day of the show. Hemmens is located at 150 Dexter court in Elgbi's Civic center plaza and i| easily reached via Highway 3t«* In­ terested persons may call^8l5- 455-2055 for further in formation, or stop ill at-the dance company headquarters at 83 Woodstock street in Crystal Lake, across from Northwestern station. * v persons may c concert at the Hemmens box office. Ran. *119* COMBINATION... ONLY DEEP CLEANS SHAGS AND ALL OTHER CARPETS Take advantage of this excellent value. This fine Eureka model is loaded with features to make your home cleaning chore easy and fast. Lee & Ray Electric 1005 N. Front (S. Rte. 31) McHenry, III. 385-0882 RING IN '78 WITH THE MOST GALA NEW YEAR'S EVER! f:00 P.M. Seating COCKTAILS CHAAAPAGNE CAVIAR FULL COURSE GOURMET DINNER Choice of ROAST SQUAB PHEASANT LOBSTER THERMIDORE FILET MIGNON MEDALLIONS CHORON STROLLING TROUBADORS FAVORS • BALLOONS • POPPERS CHAMPAGNE - OPEN BAR ' " 1 11 1 ' " Delicious Christmas Gifts at The Lazy Gourmet Shop Dancing to the Music of JIMMY ALMAN'S GROUP P.S. Our New, Complete Banquet Facilities are now open and ready for your inspection and reservations. PHONE 815-385-8899 GRgSCENT ($AY* ^LANPINQ 3309 N. Chapel Hill Rd., McHenry The Bicentennial Dance theatre of McHenry county • IENT KMSQtiMC the professional do-it-yourself carpet cleaning Vi Day As HALF DAY !>- ** t fan thyrs. RINSBNVAC cleans the way professionals do, at a traction ol the cost Roberta CaUger Photo once again brings its unique blend of classical and character ballet to Hemmens auditorium, Elgin, on Sunday, Dec. U, for a matinee Christmas concert. The show, which begins at 2 p.m., will feature the dance company's new story ballet for children, The Shoemaker and the Elves, and will also be highlighted by a short classical ballet, By the Beautiful Danube, as well as by a jazz piece entitled Jazz Kaleidoscope. Judith Svalander, of Crystal Lake, formerly of McHenry, artistic director of this non-. profit dance company, promises an afternoon to delight all ages because of the diversity of the concert. The story ballet revolves around a kindly shoemaker and his "Great Food and Drink" OPEN DAILY FROAA 11 A.M. Mental Health-Related Scholarships Presented Barbara Andrews, president of the Mental Health Resource League for McHenry County has announced, "Due to a very successful Country Couture luncheon and fashion show and an equally successful Christ­ mas ad book and boutique, monies were given to five students studying in mental health fields and six McHenry county mental health related not-for-profit agencies." The scholarship fund totaled $2,400. Scholarship recipients submitted applications to the league with the stipulation that they are doing graduate studies in a mental health related area and reside in McHenry county or work in a mental health related agency in McHenry county. None were from the im­ mediate McHenry area. Monies totaling $5,950 were dispersed to the following McHenry county agencies for requested projects: NISRA (Northern Illinois S p e c i a l R e c r e a t i o n Association )-to be used for recreational equipment; SEDOM (Special Education District for McHenry County) - for SAIL program (outdoor recreation for innovative living); Pioneer Center for the Ex­ ceptional • for a prevention program; Family Service and Com­ munity Mental Health Center - for the rental of a van to transport patients and in­ surance for the van; Youth Service Bureau - towards a monitor and video om (1% MRS. PI* SS.SS ANN.) 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