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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 17 Jan 1979, p. 20

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/ SECTION 2-PAGE3- PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17. 1979 Johnsburg Mary L. Gunderson 385-3052 Many Attend Dedication Of High School The program opened in the Auditorium at 2:30p.m., with a musical prelude by Johnsburg high school music department. i Father Leo Bartel, St. John's gave the invocation. An in­ spiring national anthem by the school concert band was next. - Dr. Duane Andreas, then introduced the honored plat­ form guests. Building presentation was made by Dr. Kenneth Falkinham, with Mr. Fred Matthews, Mr. Harry Tyda and Mr. Donald Hen­ derson. Acceptance of building was made by Charles Bofek, president of the board of education with Bobbie Hart and Judy Vyduna, Johnsburg high school Student Council president. Closing remarks were made by Bill Hayes, principal. Musical selections by the Johnsburg high school music department were followed by the benediction, given by Reverend Mitchell Considine, pastor of Chain-O-Lakes Evangelical Covenant church. Robert Gough, assistant principal, then outlined the open house orientation. Open House assistance was provided by students, teachers, and the P.T.O. The program included a map of the school interior for the convenience of those interested in "seeing" and touring the various areas: gym, cafeteria, industrial arts department, home economics, business, special ed, administration offices, etc. There were many comments on the "openness" of the various deaprtments. Much ground work was done in educational planning, as well as construction in the beginning to insure a successful, practical and adaptable structure. We sincerely hope that students will make use of all opportunities to obtain their full potential. They have a tremendous responsibility to replace us in making our world a better place for all future people of our country. Refreshments of punch and coffee were offered in the cafeteria. The language classes made various Spanish desserts; French class, dainty cream puffs and apple crepes. Home economics students made cookies, as their share in the "palate-teasing" choices offered; and the P.T.O. took care of the decorations in the cafeteria and served many tasty home-baked cakes. SWEETHEART DANCE St. John's Home and School association will have a Sweetheart dance on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Johnsburg Com­ munity club. There will be a free Cupid Buffet and music. All will be looking for you and your "sweetheart" that night; so be there to enjoy yourselves. HOSPITAL AND HOME Please remember to say a prayer for Charlie Kocher, Jr., Emma Freund, Eric Kuhlins, Marie Kleinke, Mary Elliot and Geraldine Rust berg, who are on the sick list. DINNER-THEATRE Johnsburg high school Drama club, presents "Sum- mertree," Friday and Satur­ day, Jan. 19 and 20. Better make your reservations without delay. DUTCH CREEK A general meeting and election will be held Monday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. at Bush school in the multi purpose room. Board members and can­ didates will meet at 7:30 p.m. Familiarize yourselves with the candidates to be voted on at this meeting. A successful year for the association will result with neighbors and friends working together. All members and new residents are welcome. CONDOLENCES Our sympathy and prayers to the family of Dr. William Nye; he was the friend and doctor of many in our community. Also, to Henry Hess at the loss of his mother. Henry is a member of St. John's Prayers and sympathy to Dan Schmitt and all his family on the sudden death of his father. They are also members of St. John's. BE NEIGHBORLY During this severe weather that keeps so many people indoors, be extra thoughtful of your neighbors, especially those who are ill. Maybe you, too, are confined to home; so phone them and visit, and see what you can do to help by calling others for them or arranging for someone to clean their snow or shop for them. God loves you. DATES TO REMEMBER Jan. 19-20 - winter-Dinner Theatre-' 'Summertree." Johnsburg high school Drama club, Johnsburg auditorium. Jan. 29-Dutch Creek Homeowners association meeting, Bush school, 8 p.m. Feb. 4-St. John's school. $16,992 In Mental Health Funding The Mental Health Resource League for McHenry County has come to the end of its funding year and has made disbursements totaling $16,992 to seven McHenry county mental health, not-for-profit agencies and to six students studying in mental health fields. Mary Ellen Nies of Crystal Lake, proposal chairman of MHRL, has given monies totaling $13,992 to the following agencies who requested aid for various projects: Nistra (Northern Illinois Special Recrea Vtp n Association >- for Special Olympics, scholarships and transportation. Senior Citizens Council - for TV tape recorder and receiver, TV monitor, movie projector and 2 tape recorders. Family Service and Com­ munity Health Center - for community education. Alternative ^Education Program - to help high school students receive specialized training. Human Services Network for 'Adults * - ^for pamphlets describing their services. Youth Service Bureau - for climbing and camping equipment for their Outdoor Growth Experiences Resourced Project. McHenry County Parental Assistance - to provide stress line phone service, volunteer training materials and a beeper. The proceeds from Fair Diddley were used for the above mentioned funding. An additional $3,000 has been provided for scholarships for graduate study in mental health related fields with the stipulation that the recipient be a resident of McHenry county or working in McHenry county in a mental health field. Leith Honning of McHenry, president of MHRL. has an­ nounced the names of the six area women who were awarded the scholarships. None were from McHenry. Monies produced by Country Couture, fashion show and luncheon, and the Christmas Idea book made these scholarships possible. SERVICE NEWS Newspaper Columnist Guest Speaker For Fine Arts Meet family Mass, 5 p.m., and Potluck dinner, Johnsburg junior high school. Feb. 10-Sweetheart dance, St. John's Home and School association. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. - free Cupid Buffet - Johnsburg community club. & DISCOUNTS UP TO 30% SAL LPAPER The Woodstock Fine Arts association will herald its eighteenth year with its annual meeting Thursday, Jan. 25. A short business meeting will precede a program given by Aaron Gold, "Tower Ticker" columnist of the Chicago Tribune. The day's events will begin at 11 a.m. with a membership brunch held in the community room of the Woodstock Opera house. This year's menu features glazed breast of turkey strips Veronique with Duxelles sauce, Fines Herbes egg bake, western style, spinach-ricotta balls, fruit bowl and cheesecake with pineapple- cherry glaze. In addition to the good food, the brunch will provide new and longtime members with an McHENRY HOME FURNISHINGS opportunity to get better acquainted with each other and with the board of directors. "Anyone who has been in­ terested in the WFAA and the beautiful Opera house will find this a fine time to learn more about the organization and its future plans," said Val Gitlin, past president and coordinator of the annual meeting. Darlene Fiske, also a past president who is working with Mrs. Gitlin, echoed the in­ vitation. "All northern Illinoi is aware of the restoration oi this historically significant building and its programming possibilities. We know they will enjoy being part of the fun and enthusiasm shared by the WFAA as it works to promote the arts in the community and help develop the potential of the Ooera house to its fullest." Seating in the community room is limited, so all are urged to contact Mrs. John D. Bolger, 545 Desmond drive, Woodstock. Kurt Mayer Is Promoted In San Diego Navy Disbursing ClerkN Second Class Kurt J. Mayer, son of Patricia and George J Mayer, Jr., of 4720 W. Park­ view, McHenry, has been promoted to his present rank while serving with Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117, currently em­ barked abroad the aircraft carrier USS Ranger. His squadron is homebased at the Miramar Naval Air station. San Diego A 1974 graduate of McHenry Community high school, he joined the Navy in June, 1974. UNVEILS PLAQUE A plaque commemorating the service of Vietnam veterans was recently unveiled by President Carter at Arlington National Cemetery. bears the inscription: "The people of the United States of America pay tribute to those members of its armed forces who served honorabi> in Southeast Asia during :he Vietnam conflict." Them "Tell me at once, doctor, is it 'him' or 'her '?" i "It 's a ' them'." J Has A Point Professor: Can you tell me something about the word "statistics?" Sophomore: V-'J. they're something like a Bikini -what they reveal is interesting, but what they conceal is vital . SALE ENDS JAN. 27TH (Min. order - 4 rolls) OUR USUAL FRIENDLY DECORATING SERVICE IS AVAILABLE THE DECORATOR SHOP AT koj«min Ay McHENRY PAINT, GLASS' l R*r<ri"s & WALLPAPER 3411 W. 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