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R \< ; I : I - PIAINDKMKH - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER IS. T98.I general Y&I IWI AI News Writer takes blame for mistakes in column Do-it-yourself holiday workshops set at MCC As far as you can see, the trees are splashed with the vibrant hues of autumn. The air is frosty and thoughts turn to the ap­ proaching holidays and how you will decorate your home this season. McHenry County College floral design instructor, Diane Kelley, is offering several opportunities for you to create something special The Monday - before Thanksgiving, Nov. 21, she will lead a Thanksgiving Floral Workshop from 7:30-9:30 p.m., during which focus will be on creation of a turkey centerpiece for the Thanksgiving table. Fresh and dried flowers will be provided for each participant to use in creating an arrangement. Please bring a knife, wire cutters and shears. Ms. Kelley has planned four different workshops devoted to the creation of decorations for the Christmas season. Pick up some new ideas for Christmas at the Holiday Floral Workshop Monday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Each par­ ticipant will design a holiday arrangement of permanent and silk materials. All materials will be furnished, but it is necessary A fellow let me know that he sometimes finds mistakes in this column, such as misspelled words. "Whose fault is that?" There is only one person to take the blame and that one is the writer. cue to take out his brown one. He has to take notes, too.-- And I thought he could remember everything. For a fee, those generous people will let me in on their ever see so many around Did crows flying and cawing in town as we have seen this fall? Always thought those black s took to scavengers1 to provide your own knife, wire cutters and shears. A Holiday Centerpiece Workshop will be held Monday, Dec. 5, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Each person will assemble a cen­ terpiece of evergreens and candles. All materials are provided. Bring a knife, wire cutters and shears. Christmas Door Decorating offers participants the chance to make their own wreath or door swag. The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 8, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Materials are included in the registration fee. Bring a knife, wire cutters and shears. You can make your own Christmas tree during the Boxwood Christmas Tree workshop on Monday, Dec. 12, 7:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn how to make a »two-foot boxwood Christmas tree and then decorate it with fresh flowers, holly and other seasonal plant material. The fee includes materials. Bring a notebook, knife, wire cutters and shears. Register for the workshops at the college, Route 14 and Lucas Road, between Crystal Lake and Woodstock. The registration office is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., ana on Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. If interested, please register immediately. So l Hear by Earl Walsh I have been disturbed at times, such as recent omission of a name, but once it is in print the damage is done. Sure, You can blame people along the line, but the writer has to have broad shoulders and take the blame. Pulling out my little black notebook gave Alex Justen the : to the wild open With all the farm land being subdivided, maybe the open spaces are disappearing. IT HAS BEEN SAID: Dont bother a dog when he's eating. How can such a big person be so small? Speak ill of my friend - shame on you. If I listen - shame on me. GROWING OLDER: After painting the town red, vou have to take a long rest before applying a second coat. You turn out the light for economic rather than romantic reason. Your favorite part of the newspaper is 25 or 50 years ago today. You're 17 around the neck, 42 around the waist, and 96 around the golf course. Your pacemaker makes the garage door go up when you watch a pretty girl go by. The morning mail brought two letters telling me how to get rich. They can't understand why I have ignored previous letters. If it is so good, why dont they go ahead and make their millions and not let anybody else in on the secret. After Dick Babbitt's per­ formance with the crystal ball during the football season, he may oe ready for widespread recognition. We predict that "Dick The Mick" will replace "Jimmy The Greek". You must have noticed -- cloudy days don't bring out sunny dispositions. I have previously noted that November is an important ; month for birthdays ̂ , Verona Etten and I are twins- -same day. Our granddaughter, Aleen Walsh, "Fox Hole Evo", Vernon Kays, Martha Macey (Jo Ann Hutchinson's mother - 80 years), our niece Kathy Blake Orttel and Jake Stonel are among the notables. There must be more. Send in your name so I can make this Ust complete. If we are parted at a curb and a hundred cars go by pretending they don't see us, some food guy win let us out. It 0oesn't take much energy or effort to wave a thank you. Some do. Some don't. * k One time long ago, I wrote "What is so rare as a day in Junt unless the sight of a car parked squarely between the parking, lines. Wow! That had people wat-, ching my car. This week I walked up the, west side of Green St. and counted. Only two cars out of dozen were parked properly. rtJTtJ?d,myc"wam't0M0t the two! * mim If I don't think it was that bad when farmers tied their teams to a hitching poet. •Nov. 14,1963 • "Dear S.I.H.: "Your recent story on the Lady Milliners of McHenry did' not include the name of Mrs/, Howe. "One of us needed a new hat at one time, so our Grandmother, sent us to town to Mrs. Howe'tf* shop with two dozen "We got the hat. "K. Brown' Bob Hughes heads community watch The Nov. 9 election of officers for the Johnsburg, Sunnyside, Pistakee Community watch Committee was held at the P.H. Community Center. Elected to the new board is Bob Hughes, commander; Larry Herrmann, vice-commander, and Bruce FOR OUR ANNUAL ITURKEY PARTY! SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 19 QuIit xonahom $teak from RTE. 120 • 2Vt Ml. EAST OF McHENRY P Ww ... 801 N. Riyw oh**- SSii Qti Rd. wit runny, ILL 365*1671 o< 5B* O/Valttd on! Wednesday Is Ladies Night All Fend A Drink Va Fries TURKEY HjPUB With Purchase of 2 Drinks Be Our Guest At An Old Fashioned Turkey Dinner With All 5 Jhe Trimmings! m Sunday Nov. 19 3-7:00 •S SALE BIG BOB'S FINER MEATS 4614 W. ELM ST. (RT. 120) McHENRY, IL 815-344-5550 815-344-5551 THANKSGIVING SPECIALS USDA CHOICE BEEF HALVES 51.29 LB. USDA PRIME TRIMED BEEF HALVES s2.49 « WITH EVERY BEEF HALF PURCHASE CALL v 344-5550 TODAY! \ CHICKEN ... 5lbs. PORK CHOPS 5lbs. TURKEY... lOlbs. 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