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PAGE 2 PLAINDEALER FRIDAY, FEBKUAHY^I 1983 _ ^ ^ ^ ^ . , . J <ZM;O±TCU <£OCLCLL Senior Walk-In L Prepare For Roast Beef Dinner LISA LOLLI AND WILLIAM BECKER, JR. ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT - Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lolli of McHenry announce the engagement of their daughter Lisa, to Bill Becker, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Becker of Crystal Lake. An Aug. 13,1983 wedding is planned. PWP Hears Tax Presentation r James Wille, IRS representative from Woodstock, will direct his Feb. 18 presentation toward specific tax problems of single parents. This Parents Without Partners (PWP) general meeting will begin at 8:30 p.m. in the Yacht Club room at the Crystal Bowl in Crystal Lake. Orientation for newcomers is at 8:15 p.m. Those interested are to bring income tax questions and be prepared for an informative meeting. Call _ Gladys at 815-568-7543 for information ^ about PWP and this meeting. Other February PWP activities include a Card & Game night Saturday, Feb. 19; family field trip to Lakewood Forest Preserve Sunday, Feb. 20;"Happy Thoughts" get- together Wednesday, Feb. 23; "Polish Night in Northlake" Friday, Feb. 25; and the quarterly Birthday Party Saturday, Feb. 26. A special PWP Board meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, for current officers and directors, as well as for the candidates for office in 1983. This will give the 1983 officers an opportunity to witness Chapter No. 189's board in action. Call Lin at 459- 8852 for directions. Whispering Oaks Woman's Club Slates Audio-Visual Program On Feb. 16, members and guests of the Whispering Oaks Woman's club will have the opportunity to see a slide presentation of the new Northern Illinois Medical Center (McHenry hospital). This audio visual program gives some of the hospital history, its current programs and future plans. It is both informative and interesting and as this new medical center will affect the health care and economy of the northern Illinois area, it is a vital subject to all. After the presentation, the club will hold its regular monthly business meeting, at which time new members Catherine Gdstrom and Gloria Sprague will be initiated and welcomed into the club. Refreshments will be served by Tea Hostess Gertrude Disney and her committee of Billie Esmond, Florence May and Bobbi Wildes. SINGLES DANCE The Northwest Singles association will sponsor a dance from 7 pm. to midnight Sunday, Feb. 13, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, River road at the Kennedy expressway, Rosemont. Live music will be provided and all singles are invited. For more in­ formation, call 769-2800. The Nor­ thwest Singles Assn. is incorporated under the laws of the state of Illinois as a not for profit corporation to serve the needs of single people. CHINA LIGHT" "The Year of the Pig* Df YIP LOO 'J February 17th Special Chinese Dinner WITH " Dl YIP 100" ENTERTAINING YOU WITH Hli HUMOR AND MAGIC February 22 thru 26 "BRITE SET" IS ON ST ACE •WEEKDAYS 8:30-12:30 >1.00 Cm Ckirge •WEEKEND 9:30-1:30 >2.00 Com Ctotje (J 1226 N. OMEN ST.. MCNENRY (Corner of Green St. ond Route 120) C WE WILL BE CLOSED FROM MARCH 20-APRIL 6 We will re-open April 7. For Reservations Coll (•15)3444220 |Vi • --1 I I -- -- • i ' (ill if Meals are served Monday through Friday at the McHenry Walk-In center beginning at 11:45 a.m. Reservations must be made by 1:30 p.m. the day before at 385-8260. The menu for the week of Feb. 14 through Feb. 18, is as follows: Jan. 14: Vegetable soup, barbecued beef on bun, potato chips, cheesy cole slaw, cherry tart, milk. Jan. 15: Swiss steak, whipped potatoes, buttered beets, lettuce wedge, assorted breads, apple and cheese and milk. Jan. 16: Chili, celery and carrot sticks, Waldorf salad with cut up cheese, hard roll, chocolate cake, milk. Jan. 17: Fish filets, creamed potatoes, broccoli, tossed salad, baked rice pudding with raisins, milk. Jan. 18: Chicken Divan, baby lima beans, jellied cranberry slice on lettuce, corn bread, canned pineapple and cheese, milk. THE FISH Trying to fill the requests for emergency food is certainly the major concern of FISH this winter. Since Jan. 15, we have received 19 requests, to which, happily, we could respond. We had three families in dire need, and we were grateful that we could give them more than just food for one meal. And we could do this because people have been so generous with donations of food. We have received money, also, and our volunteers grocery shopped to restock the pantry. Two churches sent the food contributions of their congregations this last Sun­ day, and they were the largest they had ever sent. We can always use canned soups, crackers and cereals. A single can of spaghetti, chili, or canned meat might not seem an adequate donation, but when combined with similar donations, produce a sustaining meal for a family. Last week we had several one and a half pound cans of beef stew - enough to feed a grateful family of seven. So, every con­ tribution is of value, large or small. FISH has no storage facilities for anything but food. However, we do receive many requests for other necessities and many offers to donate clothing and furniture. FISH can only hope to get these generous donations to those who need these things. Arrangements are made for fur­ niture, stoves, etc. to be picked up by the person in need directly from donor. We ask that you take clothii either to the Clothing Closet in Woodstock or to 1312 N. Riverside drive, McHenry. Purchases can be made at either of these locations at a small fraction of their worth. We are in need of a collapsible wheelchair. We would be so grateful if we could locate one. FISH received a very nice three- sectional couch from a lady who is redecorating, and also a dresser. Both were promptly placed. This morning we found a new home for a table and Chairs. We are in constant need of beds and dressers, baby furniture, and cribs; and play pens are always welcome - they can double as cribs when necessary. We also need a small apartment size electric stove and a hi- chair. This winter has surely proven to FISH volunteers that if our com­ munity realizes there is a need in our midst, people respond with im­ mediate, wholehearted generosity. AFW From Left to right, Martha Sundell, Debbie Ryan and Suzi Hivon are shown checking out some recipes in preparation for the Roast Beef Dinner to be held at Zion Lutheran church, 4206 W. Elm street, McHenry, Sunday, Feb. 13. Serving will be from noon until 3 p.m. and the menu, in addition to roast beef, includes mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cole slaw, tomato juice, rolls and butter, coffee, tea, or milk. A special treat for dessert will be lemon bars and brownies, both made from recipes found in the cookbook which was compiled by members of the congregation. Seating of the diners will be handled by Pastors Graef and Wetzstein; and the duties of the "master chef will be ably performed by Larry Booster. The efforts of about 50 church members all working together will assure th$ public of a delicious dinner. Reservations can be made by calling the church office until 3 p.m. Saturday, or Curtis Bremer of McHenry. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Contemporary Touch In Valentines Reflects New Trends In Expression Valentines have traditionally been considered the grandest of all romantic cards, but new card lines available since the early 1970's have added a contemporary touch to the ways that people say "I love you." Does that mean that relationships have changed in the last decade? "The feelings haven't changed," says Terry Meyer, product man- mager for a greeting card cor­ poration. "But as stereotyped roles were discarded, ideals and ex­ pectations changed." "Romantic cards introduced in the ,-early '70's for everyday sending situations featured soft focus photography-images were filtered and diffused. One line used only soft, pastel colors. The verses were also written entirely in lower-case letters. "Now those cards feature sharp image photography, bright, punchy colors and short, terse messages," he continued. COMMUNITY CALENDAR "It's a sign of the times," says Meyer. "Ten years ago, romantic cards talked in idealistic terms about relationships. Now people are dealing with them, openly and directly. "People are open in their realizations that everything isn't always nice, neat and romantic; there are problems. 'But,' they say, 'we're working on them'." Meyer explained why the soft, romantic look was developed and why it changed. "In the '50's, the ex­ pectation was 'we're together forever, there are never any problems, we have a love-and-kisses relationship'. Those expectations were not realistic, but they were middle-America ideals. In the '60's, youths rebelled with social turmoil, casual sex and superficial relationships. Many people weren't ready for the shift-it had occurred too quickly and went too far. "So a countertrend developed-a throwback to a simpler lifestyle," says Meyer. "The trend was romantic; the reason was nostalgia." The crosscurrent back to a more romantic time was also reflected in advertising, particularly in women's products like perfumes, and in television programming, music and home-decorating accessories. The upbeat valentines of the 1980's appeal to the same market that they attracted 10 years ago-the 25 to 35- year-olds. The messages are bold and candid, with artwork that's crisp and alive with bright colors according to Meyer. "The thing that hasn't changed is the underlying theme of caring in relationships," he continued. "That has carried through, only now the expectations are more realistic, and people seem to be more honest with each other." DANCE & LESSONS The Aware Singles group invites all singles to group dance lessons at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at the Arlington Park Hilton, Euclid avenue and Rohlwing ro^d, Arlington Heights. At 9 p.m., there will be a dance with live music. For more information, call Aware at 777-1005. Aware is a not-for- profit organization concerned with the needs of single, divorced and widowed people. FEBRUARY 12 Friendship Club Potluck Luncheon and meeting-12:30 p.m.-Fellowship hall-First United Methodist church. McHenry Sportsmen's club- Weingart road-practice shoot, 1 p.m.- -public invited. McHenry Area Toastmasters Club- meet, 9 a.m.-McHenry Country Club- guests welcome. Fun Fair-Hilltop school-ll:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.-public invited. Beta Sigma Phi Valentine Dinner Dance-Iron Skillet, Algonquin. FEBRUARY 13 Roast Beef Dinner-sponsor, Zion Lutheran Couples Club-noon to 3 p.m.-at the church-public invited. McHenry Sportsman's club- Weingart road-meat shoot, 11 a.m.- special games-public invited. FEBRUARY 14 McHenry 'Senior Citizens club- regular meeting, 7 p.m.-East Campus cafeteria-slide presentation- -Nancy Fike-McHenry Co. Historical Soc. f C* block m. of FOR RESERVATIONS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT DOVE CARTER COMES TO THE 'SPIRIT" MARIE THOMAS NOW APPEARING AT THE "SPIRIT" FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY EVENINGS AND SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10:30 ORGANIST WITH A REPERTOIRE OF TWO THOUSAND SONGS! COME IN FOR A TUNE QUIZ. COME ENJOY THE "SPIRIT S" ALL-NEW MENUS COMPLETE FAMILY RESTAURANT FEATURING DELICIOUS BREAKFASTS, LUNCHEONS & DINNEI DUE TO POPULAR REQUEST, NOW OPEN MONDAYS 10% DISCOUNT TO SR. CITIZENS WITH SR. CIT. FEBRUARY 15 Valley View PTO-International Dinner, 6:30 p.m.-at the school. McCullom Lake Conservation Club- meeting, 8 p.m.-Spojnia Polish Camp-2500 N. Spojnia road. FEBRUARY 16 Whispering Oaks Woman's club-1 p.m., Community center-programon new Northern Illinois Medical Center. FEBRUARY 17 United Methodist Women-general meeting, noon-potluck luncheon-- Priscilla Circle hostesses-slide presentation-"I - A Child Advocate".- -from Lake Bluff-Chicago Homes for Children. Rules of Road Course-McHenry City Hall-10 a.m. to noon-sponsor, Senior Citizens club. Aurora Blood Bank drawing~3 to 7 p.m.-McHenry Moose Lodge-2816 W. Route 120-sponsor, WOTM Hospital committee. Xi Kappa Iota chapter-Beta Sigma Phi-meeting, 8 p.m.-home of Mrs. Carol Ridlin. FEBRUARY 19 Fun Night-Johnsburg Community club-PTO and Little League--8 p.m. Sweetheart Dance-dinner, 7 p.m.- dancing, 9 p.m.-McHenry Moose Lodge-sponsor, WOTM-tickets at door. FEBRUARY 21 T.H.E.O.S. meet 5:30 p.m.-dinner at "The Spirit of a New Decade" restaurant-1225 N. Green St.-then to First United Methodist church- evening of fun-reservations, call Lyda Radisch, 385-2754. FEBRUARY 22 McHenry Garden club-meeting 1 p.m.-McHenry Public Library. Fiesta Days Planning Session-7:30 p.m.-City Council Chambers-City Hall. FEBRUARY 24 Rules of Road Review Course- McHenry Gity Hall-10 a.m. to noon- sponsor, Senior Citizens club. FEBRUARY 26 McHenry Sportsman's club- Weingart road-practice shoot, 1 p.m.- -public invited. McHenry American Legion Auxiliary-membership dinner, 6 p.m.-Post home-reservations, 385- 8570. FEBRUARY 27 McHenry Sportsman's club- Weingart road-meat shoot, 11 a.m.~ special games-public invited. FEBRUARY 28 McHenry Senior Citizen's club- regular meeting, 7 p.m.-East Campus cafeteria. McHenry Area Toastmasters Club- meet, 8 p.m.-First United Methodist church--speech contest--guests welcome. MARCH 3 Xi Kappa Iota chapter-Beta Sigma Phi-meeting, 8 p.m.-home of Mrs. Joan Cornwell. MARCH 6 Pancake Breakfast--sponsor, McHenry Lions Club-American Legion hall-8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. TWO PARTY SPECIAL BRING A FRIEND WITH YOU. FRIEND PAYS REGULAR PRICE AND CUT & is $700 . ™ A OFF urn l (OFFER VALID FEB. 11-FEB. 18) duti. - - du. z/i (jlj U(i 1400 S. Rte. 31, Suit* 202, McH«nry cm 385-6160