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Sharing "Talents" The Rev. Ralph Smith consults his notes before Sunday sermon. Photo by Raymond Dickinson (Below is a story written by Kay Scolaro, McHenry, a Journalism student at McHenry County college. It is one in a series on various topics written by area students). The Rev. Ralph Smith, of McHenry's United Methodist church, reversed roles with his congregation on a brisk Sunday morning last Fall when he distributed envelopes of money instead of the traditional ctistom of collecting them. fnside each of these 200 large white envelopes, printed with the Bible verse Matthew 25:14, was one $10 bill. Rev. Smith's reasons for dispensing this money, like the master in Matthew, was for the recipients to use the cash to invest in their talents, thus producing products and services which they could sell to make a profit. This profit was to be returned within a month's time to Rev. Smith for building fund. The Rev. Smith's primary ^oel-for this-unique idea, he stated, "was not.the increase of that building fund, but to provide an opportunity where everyone could contribute a little of themselves to the growth of their church". The completion date was extended to early this year, at which time the Rev. Smith received his original in­ vestment plus an additional $1,000. And some money is still trickling in, because a few of the parishioners ate continuing to collect funds. So Rev. Smith's project was both a financial as well as a benevolent success. But ac­ cording to Don Clark, one of UMC members, the success was not just monetary. "This was a beautiful experience", he relates, "because of the fellowship aspect. Twelve-year olds and senior citizens all working together and cooperating along with the other members of the church, because of a common goal". Clark, who found this an exciting event, was one of the first individuals to meet Rev. Smith's challenge. Im­ mediately after the service when the envelopes were given out, he gathered nine people together and formed a cor­ poration to sell pizzas. In just two Sundays, during the coffee hour at church, he and his group sold 70 pizzas. Not only did Clark sell his corporation's goods, but he also contributed to his wife's offering. Sandra Clark used her $10 to buy ingredients for bread, which she made and sold. Don, her husband, was the "prime kneader". Although the Clark's have turned in their contributions, they are both still making and vending bread for the building fund. Other culinary projects were the sale of peanut brittle, chocolate fudge and cookies. One adventurous individual even cooked a meal and sold tickets. The "Wholly Tollers", the bell choir* combined to form another group success. The fifteen members pooled their money and efforts and held a soup and pie brunch. Artistic contributions were another area that UMC members used to display their talents. Vicky Kidd, who is studying taxidermy, stuffed a ring-necked pheasant. Oil paintings, barn wood paintings and Christmas decorations were all featured to attest to Rev. Smith's belief that his congregation had abilities that they could share. Some people used their oc­ cupational skills, such as Tom Eckhart, a carpenter, who repaired furniture and others used their hobbies like the Wallaces, who sold cactus plants. One unnamed in­ dividual even used the money for a poker stake and reaped a profit of $25. All in all, the majority of UMC members were very industrious and their efforts are a testimonial to the Rev. Smith's faith in them Eye Equals Heart A ribeye roast is the meaty, boneless heart of the beef standing rib roast. It has an ex­ cellent flavor and is usually very tender -- especially in the higher grades. for the entire family in our new Prescription Optical Center 'Prescriptions Accurately Filled 'Duplication of Lenses 'Wide Assortment of Designer Fashion Frames 'Finest Quality At Low, Low Prices 'Prescription Specialist Always Ready To Serve You 'No Appointment Necessary A D R U G 4400 W. Route 120 McHenry, Illinois Lakeland Park & Lakeland Shores Sharon Gacek 385-3777 Women Finalize Luncheon Plans The Lakeland Park Women's club held its monthly meeting recently. Plans for the Spring Luncheon and Card Party have been finalized and April 18 will be a fun day for many. A delicious luncheon is served with many door prizes and table prizes. Cards and dice are available to any wishing to play. Reservations for lunch are taken for people who work and are on a limited time schedule. Serving begins at 11 a.m. and lasts indefinitely. Plan to attend and join in the fun of welcoming spring. ASSOCIATION NEWS The Lakeland Park Property Owners association wishes to remind the people that there is a $250 reward from the association for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individual observed to be damaging the property of the association or the association members. Nominations for the board still stand as last week, John Gacek, John Heffron and Pat Schooley. The association still needs more candidates to fill the board positions. If you would like to nominate your neighbor call Frank Sweeney, John Heffron, Mrs. Ron Godt, Mrs. Scott Hallberg or Sharon Gacek. CONSERVATION CLUB NEWS The McCullom Lake Con­ servation )club will hold its monthly ^neeting on Thursday evening at Spojnia. The meeting will begin at 8 p.m. All are invited to attend. BIG FISH Les and Mary Dobbins took their first plane ride in December, when they traveled to Florida. They left during an ice storm and arrived during a thick fog that was closing down airports in Florida. On New Year's day, while we were shoveling snow, Les and Mary were enjoying a barbecue at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Ellyn and Bill Iddings. The Iddings own a fishing resort on Orange Lake, an inland lake of 22,000 acres. Fishing was good and large mouth bass weighed in at 10 to 14 pounds (real pole benders). Grandchildren Todd, Mary Lynn, and Jimmy were very happy to have their grand­ parents with them, and were all excited helping Granpa Les to celebrate his seventy-seventh birthday. The Iddings moved to Florida last year, and are from our area. Les and Mary enjoyed the relaxation and beautiful scenery while eating all the oranges they wanted from the trees above them. If anyone wants to hear some good fish stories just give Les a call! DOUBLE BIRTHDAY Cynthia Marie Hallberg and her daddy, Scott, celebrated their birthdays recently. Cynthia celebrated her first birthday on Feb. 25, and Daddy celebrated his on Feb. 28. There was a double party on that Sunday with Mom, Marsha, going all out with an imported (from a Chicago bakery) Mickey Mouse cake and a delicious buffet for the twenty- five guests who honored Cindy and Dad. Older brother and sister, Doug and Robin, were excited with watching Cindy open her many presents. Immediate family that attended were grandparetns. Perry and Ann Hallberg; Perry Jr., Sue, with 3 year old son Erik; great grandparents Edward and Anna Karoff; grandmother Lorraine Rumps; Aunt Carol and Uncle Wayne Klopp Godmother Kathy Doubek, with husband Jim and children, Michael and Lisa. Everyone enjoyed gathering at the Hallberg home to help Cindy and Scott celebrate their birthdays! High Honors Won By Johnsburg Musicians Music students from John­ sburg high school participated at the state solo and ensemble contest held at Marian Central high school in Woodstock. In addition to solos and small ensembles, the swing choir, "The New Edition", also competed. With rating possibilities of first to fourth place, Johnsburg students placed either first or second. The following students par­ ticipated in the vocal com­ petition: Solos, Gerri Kocher, Pam Wroblewski, Kathy Thorns, Karen Alvord, Melody Rogers and Judy Vyduna, Duets were sung by Judy Vyduna and Shelly Von- Bruenchenhein, and Gerri Kocher and Pam Wroblewski. The members of the swing choir were Cheri Bruser, Karen Szumlas, Judy Vyduna, Pam Wroblewski, Cindy Strauel, Kathy Thomas, Gerri Kocher, Sue Duer, Sue Chyllo, Diane Chyllo and Vicki Lord. Henry W. Block "If we make an error, we pay the penalty. And the interest'.' H&R Block preparers are carefully trained. But if we should ever make an error that costs you additional tax, you pay only the tax. Block pays any penalty and interest. We stand behind our work. That s another reason why we should do your taxes.. .which- l ever form you use, short or long. H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE HARVARD 302 W. Diggins Phone 943-6410 OPEN WEEKDAYS 9-6, SAT. 9-5 EVE. & SUN. BY APPOINTMENT y MARENGO 220 S. State Phone 568-6363 OPEN WEEKDAYS 9-9, SAT. 9-5 SUNDAYS BY APPOINTMENT McHENRY UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 1308 N. Park Phone 385-8630 OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO SERVE YOU BETTER OPEN WEEKDAYS 9-8, SAT. 9-5 APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE WOODSTOCK 110 W. Calhoun Phone 338-3330 OPEN WEEKDAYS 9-8, SAT. 9-5 APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Twice Told Tales Instrumental students performing were Stephanie Karwacki, Barb Ansell, Inge Dschida, Valerie Stade, Linda Schmitt, Colleen Boak, Lydia Oakley, Mike Novak, Mark Leslie, Laura Wharton, Gretchen Heidler, Judy Vyduna, Kathy Kost, Deanne Davis and Gerri Kocher. The students are under the direction of Miss Mary Maack and Hal Thompson. Pregnant, 'NEED HELP? CALL BIRTHRIGHT OFFICE OPfN FROM 9 to II A M AND FROV 7 To 9 P M MOM 'htuFRI ?4 HOUR ANSWERING SERVICE 815-385-2999 FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 14, 1929) At a joint meeting of the Kiwanis club and Izaak Walton League committees, a com­ bined association of the two bodies was formed, which will be known as the Kiwalton association. The purpose of the new association will be to promote the publicity and put on an advertising campaign for McHenry and vicinity and the Fox River Valley and to raise funds to meet the Outdoor Life exposition to be held at the Coliseum in Chicago May 6 to 11. The officers elected were chairman, Rudolph Johnson; treasurer, F.E. .Covalt; secretary, C.H. Duker, with A E Nye acting as temporary chairman for the evening. The district high school tournament opened at Dundee and while McHenry was eliminated in their first game of the meet, much interest was shown in the various en­ counters during the three-day tournament. The biggest surprise of the meet was the winning of the championship by Dundee when they defeated Elgin in the most sensational game registered in the history of the Northeastern tour­ naments. Dundee won by a score of 25 to 24. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 23, 1939) Representative Thomas A Bolger has received word from Acting-Governor Stelle that the highway department of Illinois has recommended to the Bureau of Public Roads, Department of Agriculture, Washington, that Route SA 6, Crystal Lake to McHenry, be included in the 1939-40 program. This will be a much needed road improvement and will benefit a number of far­ mers living along that line. This is the Crystal Lake- McHenry road, west of the Northwestern tracks, south out of McHenry past the McHenry Flour Mills. City vehicle licenses are now past due. Delinquent car owners are urged to purchase licenses before an additional fifty cent penalty becomes effective April 1. Anderson's Service captured their twenty-sixth win in twenty-nine games by defeating Lake Zurich 58-32.^ TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO . (Taken from the files of March 18, 1954) Months of planning, special meetings and careful con­ sideration culminates in the awarding of the contract for a PAGE 15 - PLAINDEALER new ornamental street lignting system in McHenry The contract was awarded to * Aldridge Electric of Lake Forest, the low bidder Looking back a few years, it can be recalled that the McHenry Business Men's association took up the project of getting McHenry out of the dark and started a campaign for funds Generous donations were made by business people. A special election was held Sept 15. 1953. at which time the voters approved a bond issue in the amount of $55,000 The very noteworthy sum of $5,117.82 was the final figure released this week as collected in the recent March of Dimes drive in the McHenry com­ munity. TEN YEARS AGO • Taken from the files of March 12, 1969) By a margin of seventy-two votes, voters in the Harrison District 36 approved a $450,000 referendum which will assure construction of a much needed addition The vote was 311 in favor and 239 opposed. Superintendent Robert Bright said he expects preliminary work to be completed before June 1 and bids to be let that month. He says the building -WEDNESDAY, MARCH U. MI should be ready for occupancy by the fall of 1970 and is ex­ pected to fulfill the needs of the district through 1975. The Plaindealer learned that a study* is being initiated by the Illinois Division of Highways for an alignment study to determine the location of an expressway to be constructed from a point northwest of the city to a point northeast of Lockport. McHenry high school will observe American Field Ser­ vice day, March 13, when twelve foreign students from around the world visit the local campuses. Physical Fitness Governor James R. Thomp­ son has proclaimed March to be Physical Education and Fit­ ness month in Illinois. "I urge all citizens to join in recreational activities and include physical fitness in their total health programs," Thompson said. For more information regarding physical fitness write the Governor's Council on Health and Fitness, Executive Director James M. Liston, 535 W. Jefferson, Springfield 62706, phone 217- 785-2085. The Robert Vanderstraeten American Legion Post No. 1169 In Wonder Lake Presents Its' 9 4117 E. WONDER LAKE RD. WONDER LAKE, ILL. ANNIVERSARY AND ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY Friday Night, March 16 Starting At 8 pm CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE WILL BE SERVED (815)653-9400 BRUNCH & FASHIONS with UNCLE BOB COLLINS WGN'S FAVORITE RADIO PERSONALITY Bob will be here to talk to everyone and a Fashion Show and Brunch will follow Tickets Available DONATION. .*7.00 At: Century 21 CARE Real Estate McHenry State Bank Toddler Shop Genevieve's Windhill Tone's Care Real Estate, Inc 3717 W Elm St . . 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