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Scout Builds Shelter PAGE 17 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8,1*2 As the first snow flakes begin to fly, another Eagle Scout project takes shape. Life Scout Erik Pratt of Boy Scout, Troop 452, McHenry, with the help of his fellow Scouts, has begun clearing an area in Fernwood sub­ division, McHenry, where he will build a bus stop shelter for his neigh­ borhood's school children. The project began several weeks ago when Erik contacted the Fern- wood subdivision president and the road commissioner to obtain per­ mission to build the shelters He then proceeded by submitting his plans to Richard McDowell, the Kishwaukee district Advancement chairman, for approval. When the project is completed, Erik and his friends will have spent a minimum of 40 hours constructing the bus shelter which will offer protection io approximately 15 school children as ihey wait for their school buses on cold and wintery mornings. Erik is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Pratt, 1811 Fernwood lane, McHenry, and attends McHenry Junior high school. Student\Christmas Sale The McHenry County college student Christmas sale will be Wednesday and Thursday, Dec 8Xnd 9, at the college. MCC students are working to> prepare a wide selection of gifts for the sale which will feature original art including water colors and oil pain­ tings, drawings, photographs and pottery as well as flower arrangements and greenery. Other items which will be for sale are the 1982 MCC Christmas cards designed by art student Dan Vitous, ginger­ bread houses, nuts, candy and pop­ corn. A variety of activities are planned at the sale including a Christmas Buffet luncheon served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa and his elf will be on hand at Jhe sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days. Visitors are also invited to have their blood pressure screened, free of charge, at the MCC health service both days of the sale. Hours of the sale will be from 10 a.m. io 8:30 p.m. both days. The sale will be located in the cafeteria and in the adjoining hallways in the college's Main hall building. The college is located on Route 14 and Lucas road, near Crystal Lake. Confirmation Candidates Engage In Service Projects ANIMALS IN -J CHRISTMAS LORE The Norwegians honor all animals, even fish, during the Christmas season. Birds, fish, and animals a r e p a r t i c u l a r l y protected during the time known as the Peace of Christmas. No traps are set/and the farmer's cattle are fed salt from a cowbell, because of the belief that this will help the cattle to find their way home at night. A curious ceremony often took place in Italy in the farmer's barn. Candles were lit and carried into every corner of the shelter by the farmer and his shepherd. The tapers were held high so that every dark corner received light. It is said that when some of the American Indians learned of the Christ Child, they believed in the beautiful scene that the deer knelt at midnight on Christmag Eve- Bees even entered Christmas lore. Long ago, in England, it was thought that the bees sang to the Baby Jesus at midnight on Christmas Eve. Even today, some beekeepers place a bit of holly on their beehives. The McHenry St. Patrick's fresh­ man and sophomore confirmation candidates have been doing projects of service to others to earn points toward their confirmation. These projects include service to the elderly, such as visiting the shut- ins and nursing homes; helping friends and neighbors in whatever way they can such as offering to rake leaves or run errands; being especially helpful at home, and Anything else that can be considered service to others. The class has also been asked to fast and reflect upon their lives and the things they have. The service projects began early in October and will continue throughout the school year. A spiritual retreat for the class will be held in February and a class trip to Divine Word International in Techny, 111., in March are additional requirements. The confirmation date has been set for some time in 1983. Brick Cleaner Don't soak wood items in water. Salad bowls and wood- handled utensils may warp lor crack and prolonged soak­ ing may mar the finish. 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