Lakemoor-Lilymoor \Countf Youth Theatre To Present West Side Story page u.p: Margaret Karas 385-4934 Slate First Annual Fest Hie McHcnry Township Fire Protectipn District, Company 3, is sponsoring a day of fun and games on Saturday, Aug. 9, starting at noon. The fest will be held at the Steirer Aim, a picnic area up in the hills of Lily Lake Parte subdivision, at the end of Stueben road. there will be signs on route 130, Lily Lake road and River road. : Save the parking fee by purchasing tickets in advance at the fire station, or call Joe Yerkes, McHenry. There will be plenty of corn, hot dogs, bratwurst and refreshments. Games for all ages are planned, with great prizes. Hie band starts its music at 5 p.m. for dancing and Kinging Caution is advised driving up the single lane road to the Aim. Come and meet your firemen, and show them your appreciation by making this First Annual Fest a HAPPY 14 DAYS Adam, Vincent and Gina DeMarco spent a joyous two weeks with their grandparents, Joe and Peggy DeMarco of Fritzsche Estates. Peggy and Joe had driven to Irvington, N. Y. and spent a week with their son and his wife Kathy, returning with the three children and their mother. Adam particularly enjoyed reading books from the library, and playing with the other youngsters in the area. His family formerly lived in Crystal Lake, so friendships were renewed. The children and Kathy flew back to New York, Saturday, July 36, so were not here to ride in Grampas "Cootie Bug" in the Fiesta day parade on Sunday. Joe's passengers were son Bill and Chuck Neeley. Peggy almost missed the parade as she had a problem pai managed to catch a of the black beetle. It's bade to the routine for the Just Bill practicing with his musical group, Joe working on his bug or flying machine, and Peggy coordinating the family activities. WHY??? 'Tom Wiles, our patient, considerate, . loyal, dependable mailman, has a question for all of us. "Why is the area where the mail box is located, used for garbage cans, either hill or! empttei, branches, piles of taked up stones, leaves,' etc.?" All of these add to Tom's problems when approaching or leaving individual mail boxes. To make Tom's work easier and faster, and toi show him, that our community appreciates his excellent and personalized deliveries, let us have the mail boxes stand free and all alone, unencumbered by waiting - to - be - removed reftee. Have you noticed the cans at 313 S. Lily Lake road are now on the other side of the driveway? BLAST-OFF PICNIC ° The youngsters in the summer reading program at the McHenry Nunda library who have read eight or more books this summer, will have a happy time on Aug. 13. Those completing the reading requirement, are invited to the picnic at the Mwry, for games, priSes and refreshments. They will also receive a certificate for participating in the program. Any questions? Call the McHenry Nunda Public library. SPECIAL DAYS Aug. 6 is Bob Dawdy's birthday. Goldie Withrow, the lady who handles much of the Village of Lakemoor's paper work, celebrates the date of her birth on Aug. 7. Hank Victor shares the same date, as does another Dawdy, Max. Anna Brzezinski, one of the McHenry Nunda library's most avid readers, adds another year of zestful memories on Aug. 10. Last year at this time she was in Las Vegas, compliments of the Lily Lake Conservation club and her luck. Marge ^ Peak and Roland Zabrosxi also celebrate on the tenth. Buddy Freeman will accept birthday wishes on Aug. 13. Judith and Terrence Bird celebrate their fifteenth wedding anniversary on Aug. 7. Phyllis and Mike Odarczenko start their sixth year as Mr. and Mrs. on Aug. 10. P.J. is the president of the Lilymoor association. May all special days be remembered with joy. VACATION REPLAY Alma and Bud Hueckstaedt eqjoyed their vacation trip to the southwest so much last year, they had a repeat performance this July. Rolla, Mo., was their first stop going and their last stop returning, as they enjoy the best accommodations of the trip at a motel there. That is the only motel they have found that has a large "Welcome Home" sign, and serves delicious rolls and coffee every morning. Then, on to Rockwell, Tex., visiting Alma's niece and family, and finding that the hottest state they traveled through. At Kingman, Ariz., the Schuerr's, formerly of Lilymoor, wore visited. They send their hellos to friends here. Perris, Calif., was the next stop, visiting the Gilmers. Then the three day drive back home, coming in on Wednesday, July 33. Happy to have you home, safe and sound. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Aug. 11 through 15. Vacation Bible School, 9- 11:30 a.m. Faith Presbyterian church, Chapel Hill and Lincoln roads. Aug. 13. Blast-off picnic, for youngsters in the summer reading program. McHenry Nunda library, 3-4 Aug. 14. Lakemoor village meeting, 8 p.m. Aug. 18. Free blood pressure screening. 74 p.m. Lakemoor Municipal building. Aug. 30. Lily Lake Conservation club. 8 p.m. Lakemoor Municipal building. Aug^ 36. Rummage sale. McHenry Senior Citizens Walk-in-Center. Moose hall. 10-4 p.m. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Pre-school through elementary grade youngs ten may take part in the Vacation bible school at the Faith Presbyterian church on Lincoln and Chapel Hill roads, for five mornings starting Aug. 11. All youngsters are invited to attend. Pre-registration will be held after Sunday The cast ef MgHenry County Youth theatre's production of West Side Story has begun strenuous rehearsals for the Aug. 14 opening of the group's third annual production. "This year we have selected 34 of the most talented young actors and singers in McHenry county to participate in our growing program," said Youth theatre director, Tony Casalino., "A production staff of eight adults is bringing years of musical experience to the group. We are all working to make this production the bpst com munity theatre production of West Side Story ever staged." Music director Dale Morgan added, "The musical talent of these young people is outstanding. Their enthusiasm and effort services. Youngrters may also be registered at 8:46 Monday morning, Aug. 11, before the first session. There is no charge for this program. The 2V4 hours from 9 to 11:30 will be spent in learning about God's world and the joy and love which can be found there. Are your children bored with summer? Give than the opportunity to learn a new skill, meet a new friend, and see how the Lord loves us all. GOD BLESS I I i I I I • • I I 1 c WAS YOUR PICTURE IN THE PAPER? Reprints of any photo which appeared in the McHenry Plaindealer and taken ° by our staff are available at modest prices. All are black and white. 4 X 5 - $2.00 5X7 - $2.75 8 X10 - $4.00 v Order Yours Today! . ALLOW 7 DAYS FOR PROCESSING • McHENRY PLAINDEALER 3812 West Elm Street Phone 385-0170 more than compensate for^ the retaflve youth (^ges >SH through 31) of the per formers." When Broadway director- choreographer Jerome Roberts first came up with the idea of presenting a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, his Romeo was Catholic and Juliet was Jewish. The family feud would arise with Easter-Passover celebrations. Writing of the musical East Side Story was started in 1949 by Arthur Laurents; Leonard Bern stein was called upon to write the music score. Both men were in great demand in their respective professions and the project ceased until 1955 when the work was taken up again. The Catholic-Jewish vendetta was altered. The Romeo role became American and the Juliet role became Puerto Rican. The setting was changed from east New York City to west New York City. Correspondingly, the title East Side Story was rewritten West Side Story. Finally, after a few in terruptions, West Side Story was completed, written by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. West Side Story first opened in Washington. D.C. Aug. 20, 1957 and in New York City on Sept. 36, 1957. West Side Story will be performed by the McHenry "Counly Yiiuth theatre at the Woodstock Opera House on The Square in Woodstock Aug. 14-34. For reservations call the Opera House ticket office, 338-5300, noon to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. NEW COMMISSION Gov. James R. Thompson approved legislation creating a 16-member commission to study local government and school district finance and recommend changes it feels are needed. The commission will be seeking the answers to two questions. Are present revenues from local taxes adequate and equitable? Is our local fiscal management and tax collection system doing the job? HEATWAVE An assessment of the current heat wave's affect on farms in Illinois indicates there has been no major damage to the corn crop but a tremendous stress on livestock. According to John Block, director of the Illinois Department of Agricultrue, animals are losing appetite and not gaining weight. Block says it is evident that production of crops and livestock will be reduced from earlier expectations. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 4. 1 A Stich In time - The smile remains, but for Lisa Grlmmonpre, Miss McHenry, It was a moment of tension. As she stooped to place her nosegay on the floor, the strap attached to her dress broke. An unidentified lady stepped forth with needle and thread to mend the damage and Miss Grlmmonpre went on to be named third runnerup in the McHenry County fair queen competition last week. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Ti LLQft •"SA, t; • Thursday thru Monday A u g u s t 7 - 1 1 Timely savings, just when you need to fight inflation, Spiess Dollar Day values are the greatest ever! Quantities are limited, so these won't last long- hurry in for the best selection! Elgirt: Shop Thursday 9-9, Fri. 9:30-9, Sat. 9:30-5:30, Sun. 11:30-4:30 Crystal Lake: Thurs. & Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 12-5 QQ %