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\ Remembering When LETTERS TO SANTA Fred Justen's hotel stood on the southeast corner of Riverside drive, near the old bridge, when this photo was taken sometime between 1912 and 1915. It is now the Old Bridge Tavern. Old timers wUl also remember that the same Fred Justen later operated the Riverside hotel, one Mock south of the building shown. Deaths EDWIN NEWKIRK Edwin J. Newkirk, 83, of 1536 Walnut drive, Wood­ stock died Wednesday, Dec. 17. He was born Oct. 7,1897, in Homestead, Iowa, to Christian and Minnie (Ristedt). Mr. Newkirk was married in Williamsburg, Iowa to Leona Sommerfield, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Robert of McHenry; a daughter, Joyce Jackson of Woodstock; a sister, Minnie Werner of Williamsburg; 12 grandchildren and 14 great­ grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Mr. Newkirk was a member of the Grace Lutheran church, Wood­ stock. Funeral services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at the Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney funeral home, Woodstock, with Rev. Kenneth Ahlstrand of­ ficiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park cemetery, Woodstock. Visitation was scheduled for Thursday, after 2 p.m. LUKE SKROCH Luke L. Skroch, 62, of 410 Venice road, Lakemoor, died suddenly Thursday, Dec. 18, in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., at the residence of his stepson, Clarence Sossong. He was born Oct. 14, 1918, in Wisconsin* Mr. Skroch was a 20-year resident of the area and had been employed for seven years at Continental Aluminum Products, Lakemoor. He was also a veteran of WW II. Survivors include his wife, Anna (Dykstra) Sossong Skroch, whom he married in July, 1965; step-children, Mrs. James (Mary Ann) Doherty of McHenry; Sam (Butch) Sossong, Rich­ mond; Clarence Sossong, Ft. Lauderdale; Gerald Sossong, Sunrise, Fla.; nine grandchildren; one brother and two sisters. Funeral services are tentatively set for Monday, 10 a.m. in the George R. Justen & Son funeral home, with interment in Woodland cemetery. Visitation is also tentatively set for Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the McHenry Rescue squad. Winter Will Begin Dec. 21 Welcome or not, Old Man Winter will arrive in Chicagoland Sunday, Dec. 21, at 10:56 a.m., according to astronomers at the Adder Planetarium. Assoicate Astronomer James Seevers explained, "On the first day of winter, which is the time of the 'winter solstice', the sun will be farther south of the equator than on any other day of the year." For those who are not happy to see the arrival of winter, Seevers had some consolation, noting that the solstice is also the point at which the sun "starts back in the opposite direction.". "In the northern hemisphere days are the shortest of the year near the time of the winter solstice because the earth's north polar axis is titled away from the sun," he said. At the same time that the winter solstice occurs in the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs in the southern hemisphere, marking the beginning of summer and the longest day of the year south of the equator. "Solstice" means "sun standing still". The word is used to describe the beginning of winter and summer because for several days before and after the solstices the altitude of the sun at noon changes so slowly that the sun appears to be standing still. OnkmSonp 4 large onions sliced 2 T butter 4 c strained brown meat stock or 2 cans con­ densed consomme. Slices of French bread Vi c grated Parmesan cheese Cook onions in butter un­ til lightly browned. Add stock. Cook 20 minutes. Pour into a heated casserole to serve. Sprinkle slices of French bread with cheese. Brown in oven. Serve with soup. VA News E D I T O R ' S N O T E : Following are represen­ tative questions answered daily by VA counselors. Full information is available at any VA office. A - Under the new im­ proved pension law, can a veteran who does not have custody of his child receive additional pension if the veteran is not paying child support? A - No. Under the new improved pension law the veteran must be paying child support to be entitled to any additional allowance for a dependent child. Q - I have a VA guaran­ teed home loan. I plan to sell my home to an individual who will assume the payments. Can I do this? Are there any special procedures I should follow? A - Another individual may assume your loan. However, you should contact the nearest VA regional office to obtain a release of liability or you may be held liable in the event of default on the loan. Q - I was denied widow's benefits from the Veterans Administration because I was never legally married to a veteran with whom I had lived for 20 years. What, if anything, can I do about this? A - VA will recognize an established common law marriage if such marriage is recognized by the state in which the couple resides. Any VA regional office will provide information and advise veterans on the evidence required to establish a common law marriage. FOOD STORAGE AVAILABLE LOCALLY Ruff recommended in "How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years" FREE INFORMATION MOIRA DAVIS Nutrition Counselor 815-338-1679 NIO-UFE Box 323, Woodstock, II60098 Associated with Martens Health A Survival Natural Food Supplements Business Opportunity Free Training Dear Santa, I've been wondering what will yoif bring me. It has been so long that you will bring me something. I will like a new bike. Since my red has a flat tire. Will you bring me a new, one. Please Santa. Love, Wendy, 8 years old Santa, have a Merry Christmas and happy New Year. Dear Santa, I would like a new bike. Heather, 5 years old Santa Claus I like lots of truck s& cars. My sister wants a Dolly & games. We did our Best in Behaving all year. We got out of hand at times. But we'll try our best to Be better next year. I am 5 yrs old My name is Timmy Bonea.sxy sister is Jenny Bonea she's 7. She's my pal & Friend. I Love her Lots Don't For Get Santa I'll leave you a snack on Christmas Morn cause I know you must work hard getting to all us children. God Bless you & Mrs. Santa & all the Elves. Merry Christmas Bonea Children 1712 Meadow Lane PS. My Grandma did the prin­ ting we told her what to say. Dear Santa Clause: &?&!!!!--!!!...!!(?!&!!!! Thank You, Jenny 2 Dear Santa Claus, I want a train set of my own and I want a bedroom of my own. and I want a pair of ice skates and I want a lady pig. (sow) or a little piglit or I would like to have lots of mice, or I would like to have all of them. Thank you. Love, Jeff Griffith 1515 N. North Dr. 7 yrs. old Dear Santa, I Love you Santa. 1 want Baby Rash, a ballerina, and Mr. Mouth. That* all I'm gonna tell you Santa. Jenni Forbes, age 2 1903 W. May Ave. McHenry Dear Santa, I want Sew Easy, Baby softsounds, colorbooks and crayons. I won't cry if you bring something else. Could I have a Holly Hobbie Oven if you have one? Erin Forbes, Age 4 1903 W. May Ave McHenry Dec. 9, 1980 Dear Santa, Ryan and I cant wait until you come to our home on Xmas Eve. We have been good Ryan would like trucks and toys. My brother is 2 yrs old. I am Erin and I would like games, toys, and a doll. I am 5 yrs old and to go kindergarten. My teachers Mrs. Day, and is very nice.We have a old English Sheep Dog Maggie, she would like a dog toy. Thanks and Love Erin & Ryan Smith 2904 Kama Ave McHenry, II. 60050 Dear Santa, I would like a sleeping bag, remote control car, record player and convow record. I have not been so good but 1 will try to be better. Love Steven Zank Dec. 9 Dear Santa, I've been a pretty good boy this year with a few ex­ ceptions. For Christmas I would like some trucks, matchboxes, a soccer ball, Big Bird, and a sleeping bag. Hope to see you Christmas Eve. Tommy Doherty 4303 W. Ponca Dear Santa, Please bring me a blue bike. I would also like a Batman doll. A toy piano and bring Momie and Daddy some nice gifts. I would also like a dog I'll leave cookies and mild for you. Thank you so very much. Love, Freddie Dixon Age23< years Dear Santa, Please bring me a blue bike. I would also like a punching bag. A choo choo train and batman doll, also please send mommy and daddy two more kids like me & my brother. I'll leave you popcorn and pop for you. Thank you very much. Love Robert Dixon Age234 years P.S. Don't I write good for my age? With the help of Auntie holding my hand? Dear Santa, How are Your deers? My Mom wants a jewiry box. My Dad wants a fishing pol. I was good. Pleasa Bring Me Mr. Mouth and a Blue Stap pad Record and Book. Thank You Megan Hazelton 4805 William St. McHenry Dear Santa Claus, I've been a real good girl. I would like a shopping cart & a stroller & baby doll. Love, Jenny Stolpa Agel 1713 N. Roger McHnenry, 111. 60050 P.S. My Mommy wrote this letter for me. Santa Claus North Pole Super Stunt Spidertrax Sno Cone Basket football stur glass Candlemaker Skedoodle Buggy Control 2 Car Fire engines Bonkers Kevin Steven PAGE 11 - PLAINDEALER - Dear Santa, I have tried to be a good girl this year for Christmas I would like a strawberry short cake doll and a baby cries for you. When you come we will have cookies and milk for you. I love you Kelly Jo Jenkins Dear Santa Claus, 1 am a good boy will you bring me some gifts pilase my name is Peter Walker 1712 West Oakleaf Drive. I want a trunk and some let tie cars and a big trans am and a big case and a lettle case. May I have them. Dear Santa Claus, I want a trunks and hot Wheels PLEASE my I have tham my name is Danny Walker at 1712 Oakleaf Dr McHenry. Love Danny and Trans am Dear Santa, I was pretty bad. And I fight with Artie, and Brian and 1 get in trouble at school. 1. I want a race Set, 2. I want a any kind of star wars stuf. 3. I want a belt buckle. 4. I want a lot of western shirts. 5.1 want some more jeans'6. I want a lot of vests. 6. I want a lot of vests. 7.1 want a big robot that can shoot little things. Shoot Out. 1 will try to be good next year. Your friend Jason Alan Hoven 5219 W. Victor Dr. McHnery, 111. Age 8 FRIDAY. DECEMBER 19,1980 Dear Santa, I want two dolls, a pretend watch, a pretend camera, and a jewelry box. Chris HU1 2514 South Hide Park McHenry. 111. Dear Santa Claus, I want a electronic football game and a match box game. 1 will be a good boy for you I always have been waiting for these presents. 1 love you. Michael Nunamaker 4505 N Mapleleaf McHenry, III. 60050 Dear Santa, We like you, we hope you bring us toys We have cookies for you Be careful this year we have a dog - Ginger She bites! 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