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I'AliE 3-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY. DECEMBEK 29. l»»^ J BIRTHS Ian Edward is the name chosen by Larry and Erin Drake, 3209^ Crescent avenue,, McHenry, for their second child and first son. The 7 lbs. 13 oz. baby boy was born Dec. 4, at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock, 111. He was eagerly awaited at home by his three-year- old sister Lara. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ed­ ward Houlihan of McHenry. Mrs. Anne Drake of Woodstock and the late Robert Drake are the paternal grandparents. The i n f a n t ' s g r e a t - grandparents are Mrs. Margaret Houlihan of M c H e n r y , M r s . Maybelle Koons of Washington and Mrs. Alma Dahl of Min­ nesota. A girl, Eileen Joy, was born Dec. 10, at Good Shepherd hospital, Barrington, 111., and weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. Her parents are Richard and Lynne Dickson of McHenry. She has a brother Wesley, age five and a sister, 18-month- old Elizabeth. Maternal g r a n d p a r e n t s a r e Harrison and Millie Palmer of McHenry. Mr. Clyde Dickson of McHenry and the late Ada Dickson are the paternal grandparents. Pat and Megan Faunt of Crystal Lake became parents of their first daughter on Dec. 15, and named her Rebecca. The baby girl entered the world at Good Shepherd hospital, Barrington, 111., weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz. She has a brother Jason. Maternal grandparents are Elizabeth Lynch of Elgin and Jim and Judith Lynch of Schaumburg. Mary Faunt of McHenry is the paternal grandmother. A boy, Brandon Michael, was born to Brian and Joyce Pauly of McHenry on Dec. 17. The infant arrived at Good Shepherd hospital, Barrington, 111. weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. Maternal grandparents are Wayne and Mabel Daugherty of Erie, Pa. Gary and Sue Adams, 2017 W. Sunnyside Beach, Johnsburg, became parents of their second daughter on Dec. 14. Kathryn Ann was born in Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock, 111. at 8:08 a.m. and weighed 8 lbs. She was welcomed home by her sister Becky, age three. M r s . M a r g b a r e t Coughlin of McHenry is the maternal grand­ mother. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Albert Adams of Johnsburg. Great- grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Otto Adams of Johnsburg and Mrs. Margaret Monahan of Spring Grove. Robert J. and Bridget Diedrich, 4707 W. Ashley drive, McHenry, announce the birth of their first child on Dec. 4. Marisa Beth was born at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodtock, 111. and weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. Ruth Redmond of McHenry is the maternal grandmother. Paternal grandparents are Alfred and Delphine Diedrich of McHenry. Steven Matthew is the name chosen by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Berndt, 4317 E. Wonder Lake drive, Wonder Lake, for their second son. The 8 lbs. 13 oz. baby boy entered the world at Memorial Hospital for M c H e n r y C o u n t y , Woodstock, 111. on Dec. 2. He was eagerly awaited at home by his brother Michael, age four. Maternal grand­ parents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sullivan of Wonder Lake. Mr. Joseph Novak of Cedar Creek, Mo. is the paternal grandfather. Great-grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sullivan of Wonder Lake, Mrs. Lillian Tauberschmidt of Oak Lawn, III. and Mr. Walter Wight of Palm Coast, Fla. Patricia Mueller and Robert Williams, 4517 Clearview, McHenry, announce the birth of their first child on Dec. 17. Brian arrived at McHenry hospital weighing 7 lbs. 9 oz. Maternal grandparents are Gail and Minnie Gillis of Northlake. Marie Williams of Libertyville is the paternal grandmother. Steven and Holly Brendle, 3213 W. Kinley, McHenry, became parents of their first child on Dec. 16 and named her Michelle Ann. The baby girl entered the world at McHenry hospital, weighing 5 lbs. 12 oz. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kierna of McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brendle of McHenry are the paternal grandparents. A girl, Katie Ann, was born at McHenry hospital, Dec. 12, to Jeffrey and Avis Fisher, 1623 Court street, McHenry, and weighed 8 lbs. She was welcomed home by her sister Tanya, age three and a half. Mr. Edward G. Taylor of Erinsville, Ontario, Canada is the maternal grandfather. Paternal grandparents are Barbara A. Fisher of Wheaton, 111. and Philip Fisher of Glen Ellyn, 111. Ashlea Jean is the name chosen by Clifford and Mary Otto, 4604 Northfox, Apt. 5, McHenry, for their first child. The 8 lbs. 9 oz. baby girl was born at McHenry hospital on Dec. 8. Maternal grandparents are Jean and Jack Weber of Wonder Lake. The paternal grandmother is Marie Otto of McHenry. James and Maria Szamlewski, 1916 N. O r c h a r d B e a c h , McHenry, announce the birth of their first child on Dec. 2. Kelly Jo arrived at McHenry hospital weighing 8 lbs. Maternal grandparents are Joe and Betty Jo Endres of Madison, S.D. Paternal grandparents are Robert Szamlewski and Betty Szamlewski of McHenry. Operation Snowball Moves Ahead HOSPITAL NOTES / INDOOR PLANTS FOR NEW YEAR The home doesn't need to look so bare when all the holiday decorations are taken down. Get some greenery with an indoor plant. the good choices\ are the dracaenV, Chinese evergreen >or rubber plant. These do not require too rnuch light, which means you can use them in almost any room you choose. You can get these plants from your local florist in clay pots for easy care. They need to be watered regularly, but not excessively. Keep them in the clay pots. The porous walls e v a p o r a t e e x c e s s moisture into the air, providing insurance against overwatering. ' Operation Snowball, a statewide, teenage organization, has moved into McHenry and is rolling forward at full speed. ' Snowball was founded on the belief that, given accurate information and a basic understanding of oneself, every person has the capacity to make sound decisions regarding his or her own life, particularly with regard to alcohol and drug abuse and other mental health matters. Operation Snowball seeks: to disseminate accurate information regarding all aspects of alcoholism and drug abuse; to aid in the student's ability to distinguish between at­ titudes and facts regarding drug abuse and alcoholism; to develop a greater trust and openness between teens and their parents; and to en­ courage its participants to contribute their time and efforts to their com­ munities to help with adolescent problems. The McHenry and Johnsburg High School Operation Snowball groups held a meeting Sunday, Dec. 12, at East campus for the purpose of in­ forming the students' parents about Snowball. Member , Sara Lambourn, described what the organization is, what its goals are, and the activities planned to meet these goals. Illinois Senator Jack Schaffer and Rep. Dick Klemm were invited to the meeting to present House Joint Resolution No. 48, adopted by the Improve 'Flat' Mail Sorting Postal workers have been sorting large envelopes, circulars and magazines manually in pigeonholes ever since the U.S. Postal Service was founded more than 200 years ago. That antiquated system is going to be largely discontinued as a result of successful testing of a sorting machine for "flat" mail at the North Suburban Management Sectional Center in River Grove. Frank J. Santoro, manager of the North Suburban facility, said 238 Multi-Position Flat Sorting machines (FSM 775) have been ordered for postal facilities nationwide, and the first of three scheduled for delivery at North Suburban has just been in­ stalled. "Our four FSM 775s will be sorting most flat mail for our 108 associate post offices as well as for all post officesf, Except Chicago, in the nor­ thern jha]) of Illinois," he said. Santoro compared the introduction of the FSM 775 to the first purchase of the Multi-Positicfct Letter Sorting machine some 20 years ago. The MPLSMs revolutionized the sorting of First Class letter mail in the same manner as the FSM 775 is expected to do for flats, he said. He said the FSM 775s are being purchased for $47.2 million. Each machine^fincluding installation, will have a fStal cost of about $200,000. Santoro defined flats as mail with a minimum measurement of 6" by 7Vfe ", a maximum of HVs" by 15", and a thickness of no more than V. He said the FSM 775 is 12 feet wide, 82 feet long and about four feet high. A maximum crew of seven operate it. House of Representatives and con' curred in by the Senate. Rep. Klemm read this resolution to recognize Operation Snowball and all its member groups and to commend them for their statewide efforts as a community ->f caring youth. Senator Schaffer addressed the group em­ phasizing the need for prevention and stating that it is a key fac. >r in cur­ bing drug and alcohol abuse and other community problems. Following the presentation, these prominent public officials par­ ticipated in the meeting with the parents. Each meeting is planned by the young people of Johnsburg and McHenry high schools and is open to any high school student interested in personal growth and community service. WOODSTOCK Admission: Plinio Polidori o£ Wonder Lake. HARVARD ; Admissions: Suzanne Polka, John Zenner and Audrey Koczor, all of McHenry. "Education is our sixth sen­ se. "...Clive Bell 31 4 3 / ? FIRST-FOOT < The "first-foot-- tradition is traced back to merry olde England, where $• g l a s s o f w ine and s l i c e o f bun loat rewarded visitors who arrived at £ home following the birth of a Ne\*L Year. " A "first-foot", also referred to as a lucky bird, brought with him thji traditional symbols of warmth and prosperity--coal, bread and salt. Hfi was enthusiastically welcomed; because he "let in" the New year ant$ according to tradition, like the old year, he departed through the bade door. * =) fin il ta Pregnant, NEED HELP? CALL BIRTHRIGHT OFFICE OPEN 9- 11AM AND FROM 7 - 9PM MON. THRU FRI. 24 HOURS ANSWERING SERVICE 815-385-2999 DARLENE SIABLA COOLS, ACSW CSW COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY Individual, Couple, Family And Group Therapy (815)728-1039 DAYS, EVENINGS AND SATURDAY HOURS BY APPOINTMENT - OPEN NEW YEAR'S EVE - 4 pm-? . . . . 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