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life Today •y MR. AND MRS. SCOTT SPARACIO Traditional ceremony joins Suhr, Sparacio in marriage The former Gabriela Suhr and Scott Sparacio exchanged promises of marriage Sept. 1 in St. Bede's Catholic Church, Ingleside, 111. The bride is the daughter of ! ' Manfred Suhr of Wauconda, 111. and Rosemarie Suhr of Tucson, Ariz. Sam Sparacio of Bristol, J Wis. and Margaret Edwards of t Wauconda are the parents of the - bridegroom. The traditional wedding ceremony lyas officiated by F. Hoffman and deacon Larry Spohr, at 3 p.m. In keeping with tradition, the strains of the "Wedding March" heralded the beginning of this momentous occasion.!? * V. V The bride wore a white wedding gown lavished with lace, and a cathedral train. She ^carried a bouquet she had made of burgundy chrysanthemums and white roses with ribbon streamers. Attending the bride as maid of honor was her best friend, Jacque Alcott of Roswell, Ga. Bridesmaids were Cher Dominas, Kim Osburn, Colleen Clifford and Sandy Kr- zyzanowski. Attendants were attired in burgundy dresses, styled in the southern belle motif and carried fans adorned with burgundy roses. Handling the duties of best man was the groom's best friend, Michael Zamiski of Wauconda. Groomsmen were Mike Dominas, Oliver Osburn, Ken Campbell and Dave Sparacio. Renee Ferrara was the flower girl; Scott Suhr was the ring bearer; and Tom Clifford and Darryel Sandburg served as ushers. A buffet dinner, featuring roast beef, ham and lazagna was served to 180 friends and relatives at Maravela's. A highlight of the meal was a white wedding cake, decorated with burgundy roses. The new Mrs. Sparacio graduated from McHenry High School in 1981 and is an in­ ventory clerk for Scot Forge. Her husband graduated from Wauconda High School the same year, and is employed by the same company, doing inside sales. They are "at home" at 27734 Grass Lake Drive, Spring Grove. UMW asks for volunteers for clothing closet duties The September general meeting of the United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church of McHenry began with a prayer by Pastor Lowery, followed by delicious coffee cakes, coffee and juice served by the Ruth Circle. President Kathy Boehmer called the meeting to order with words of welcome and then Nancy Hodges gave the devotions. An announcement was made that the day for the women to be at the Clothing Closet in Woodstock is Nov. 2. Volunteers are needed for morning and afternoon sessions. Committee reports were given, along with a report on the birthday party sponsored by the U.M.W at Royal Terrace Nursing Home. On Nov. 3, there is to be a meeting at Round Lake at 9:30 a.m. oh Child Advocates. Patricia Esposito advised that the deadline for turning in finished kits for Church World Service will be at the general meeting Thursday, Nov. 15. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m., OCTOBER 3 McH. Grandmothers Club-Lunch 11:30 a.m.-McH. Country Club- -Mtg. Follows. - „ Priscilla Circle-9-11 a.m.--First United Methodist Church Parlor. Mary Martha Workshop-10 a.m.-Faith Presbyterian Church- Chapel Hill & Lincoln Rds. OCTOBER 4 < Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters board meeting, 9:30 a.m. at the home of Mary Ellen Shine, 3318 Ivy Larnf, McHenry. All members welcome. United Methodist Wommen evening program 7:30 p.m. at Mount Hope Church, Pistakee Highlands. Guest speaker, Pastor Ed Tucker, cartoonist and humorist. * Evening Circle-First United Methodist Church Parlor-7:30 p.m. McHenry Sportsmen's Club meeting, 8 p.m., at the club on Weingart Road. OCTOBER 4-5 Rummage Sale-Thurs' 9 a.m.-7 p.m.-Fri. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.-Zion Lutheran Church. Annual Fall All Church Rummage Sale-Thurs. & Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.-Fellowship Hall-First United Methodist Church-3717 W. Main St. OCTOBER 6 . 1st Ann. Arts & Crafts Show-9 a.m.-3 p.m.-St. John s Home & School Sponsor-At The School. Annual Fall All Church Rummage Sale-8 a.m.-Noon-First United Methodist Church-3717 W. Main St. ^ McHenry Sportsmen's Club practice shoot, 1 p.m. at the club on Weingart Road. OCTOBER 7 Restored Pipe Organ Concert-6:30 p.m.-St John the Baptist Church, Johnsburg--All Welcome-Info. 385-1477. OCTOBER 9 McH. Area C of C Business Mtg. 7 p.m.-City Council Chambers. Craft Club 9:30 a.m.-First United Methodist Church. McH. Area C of C-Ann. Business Mtg. 7 p.m.-City Council Chambers. OCTOBER 10 McH. Area C of C-Prof. Council Lunch-Chapel Hill Country Club- -"Businessmen's Guide To Tax Reform Act of 1984.' Kishwaukee Life Member Club-Happy Hr. 11:30 a.m.-Lunch 12:30 p.m.-Hobby Show-Wdstk. VFW, 240 N. Throop St.-Don't Forget Pac-a-Sac. Mary Martha Workshop 10 a.m.-Faith Presbyterian Church- Chapel Hill & Lincoln Rds. Rummage sale scheduled Oct. 4,5 and 6 are the dates of the annual fall Rummage Sale at the First United Methodist Church of McHenry. On Thursday, Oct. 4 and Friday, Oct. 5 the hours are from.8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon. Hie address is 3717 W. Main St., lower level fellowship hall. Donations for the rummage sale can be brought to the church and placed in the lower level. There is ample parking space and hot coffee and donuts will be served at a nominal price.. There will be bargains of all descriptions. Everyone is in­ vited to attend the annual rummage sale. with the Evening Circle as hostesses. The craft club stated they will be meeting every Tuesay at 9:30 a.m. at the church until the bazaar Saturday, Oct. 20. The hours for the bazaar will be from 9 a.m. to 5 pm. in the Fellowship Hall. A luncheon will be served and the bazaar will include a bake sale and many new, novel and useful items that will make good holiday gifts. Oct. 18 is scheduled for set-up day. The district meeting is slated for Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., ^it Harvard. Circle chairmen are to get reser­ vations to Veretta Gerstad by Oct. 17. An invitation was read from Mt. Hope United Methodist Women to attend the general meeting at their church Thur­ sday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be "Friar Tuck." The program for the meeting was given by Linda Hastings, reading from the book, "Gifts From The Sea." The next U.M.W. general meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m., when the Evening Circle will be hostesses. Fashion sense Mental Health Resource League members Tj Braun, Crystal Lake, and Char Mowery, McHenry, admire some of the apparel to be modeled at the Oct. 23 "Country Couture." Fashions will be provided by the Satin Filly of Barrington. Models will display a wide range of fashions, from suits for the woman executive, to cruise wear, to some avant garde designer clothing. The show will follow a noon luncheon at Turnberry Country Club, Crystal Lake. For reservations and ticket information, call Mrs. Joe Frailer, 459-5969. CHRISTMAS SALE October 1 st thru ! 4th THE VILLAGE ARTISAN, •Gift Certificates •Bridal Registry •Custom Orders •Layaway VILLAGE QUALITY HANDMADE ITEMS FOR YOUR FAMILY AND HOME 27600 W. HWY. 120 VOLO, IL.(815)385-5551 •JULY 10-5 c* MR. AND MRS. HAROLD COLLIS Mr. and Mrs. Harold "Ray" Collis, 906 Hanley Street, McHenry, observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary Saturday, * Sept. 29, at a quiet dinner celebration for the immediate family at Chapel Hill Country Club. Ray and Mae were united in Holy Matrimony Sept. 29, 1934, in Our Lady of Angels Church, Chicago. They have three children, Mrs. Robert (Carol Mae) Duszak of Menasha, Wis., Kenneth (Carolyn) Collis of McHenry and Mrs. Jim (Patricia) Olson of Rolling Meadows, 111.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. > ... .•4/sV' 1 Mr. Collis retired from Illinois Bell Telephone Co. 11 years ago, after 40 years of service, and the couple moved to McHenry: They spend time in Las Vegas every winter, and he golfs and works part time at Chapel Hill during the summer months. PWP general meeting slated Parents Without Partners, Chapter 189, will hold its first general meeting, Friday, Oct. 5, at a new location, The Moose Lodge on Route 31, Crystal Lake, one-half block north of Route 176 on Route 31. A cake walk will be held after the meeting. Donations of baked goods will be appreciated. The topic for the evening will be "Who's Been Sleeping In Your Bed?" Guest speaker will be Virginia Krammerer from Elgin Community College. Meeting will start at 8:30 p.m. and newcomers orientation will be at 8:15 p.m. The following activities are planned for the adults: A newcomers meeting Oct 3 at 8 p.m. at Rita's (312) 639-3447; a play at the Woodstock Opera House; a "Gripe Night" and a day- in Chicago. RVSP to Char at (312) 426-3925 for further information. . u. ri^«A !'Polish-"nighH ie being planned for Oct. 20»jr9servafcms \ must be in by Oct. 15, if possible, Call Delores (815) 653-3931. - Family activities for the month will include a LEO at Grandpa's Beli in Barrington a pancake breakfast and a day at the circus. Call Rita for further details at (312) 639-3447. ./'"V, Chapter 189 Parents Without Partners invites all single parents to attend the family add adult activities. Contact Dorothy (312)695-2388 or Ann (815) 459-1614 or any of the above for further information regarding the organization. Friendship Club hears talk on art of woodcarving The Friendship Club of the First United Methodist Church of McHenry began the Fall season at a September Potluck Dinner and Meeting in the Fellowship Hall, with 28 in at­ tendance. John Josie brought samples of his wood carvings, explaining how they were made, the tools used, and other facts about carving. He answered many questions and even demon­ strated the use of some of his tools. It was a most interesting program, which everyone en­ joyed. All members are urged to share their hobbies and talents with the group. The meeting was called to order by President Bertha Stange, with words of welcome and a thank you to the ladies for the delicious repast. Cards were signed by everyone for the McCrackens, Becks, Creamers, Agnes Wissell *~WLndfiL[[ LADIES APPAREL COAT SALE SIZES 6 to 46 25% OFF also buy a hat & get CLOVES FREE SALE OWS OCT. 21 OPEN 7 DAYS 3307 W. Rt. 120-Mchenry (•15)3*5-1172 and Marie Mullere. Cards were also sent to Theron Young in Florida and Mabel Thomas at Crystal Pines Nursing Home. Mrs. Stange announced that the FISH Food Pantry is now located in the church and gave a. factual report on how it: is operated. ' The next get-together will be Saturday, Oct. 13, at 12:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall. Bertha and Elmer Stange, Gertrude Anderson and Lyda Radisch will host the event. The meat committee will consist of Daisy and Harold Wildhagen, Margaret Andersen, Helen and Harry Lundy. Alice Holmgren, Helen Croucfi and Shirley and John Ho&ie. ' Happy Birthday PAGE 6 - PLAINDEALER HERALD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3,1984 i