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Special Occasion Experts" JENNIFER HAGBERG ft+ie 0% west elm leukemia Page 6 - PLAINDKALfcR-HKR \LI). FRIDAY . FEBRUARY 15.1993 Life today Selected as finalist in pageant Jennifer Hagberg, daughter of Debra Kitzinger and Michael Hagberg of McHenry, has been selected as a finalist in the 1985 Northern Illinois' Today's little Dream pageant, to be held at the Americana Congress, Chicago, June 7 and 8. This event is an official preliminary to the national pageant to be held in Plant City, Fla. in October. A represen­ tative from each of the preliminary pageants will be competing for the national title. Contestants must be girls at least four and no more than seven years of age by Dec. 1, 1985. Winner of the northern Illinois pageant will receive a queen's crown, flowers, trophy, $300 cash award, 11" z 14" portrait, banner, and round trip airflight to the national pageant. Other trophies are awarded to the first four runners-up, Miss Hospitality, Ifiss Photogenic, Best Personality, Most Poised and Best Party Dress. Every entrant will receive a. special tiara, trophy and Today's little Dream t-shirt. Additional information and applications may be obtained by contacting Donald J. White, pageant director, Northern Illinois' Today's little Dream pageant, department PR, P.O. Box 06717, Ft. Myers, 91a. 39906- 6717. Telephone 1-813-38*8700. ' McHenry Area Toastmasters are planning a speaking contest "Five Minutes For Life" to benefit the Leukemia Society of America, Inc., Illinois Chapter, to be held during the month of February, in conjunction with Toastmasters International speech contests. Local toast- master members will recruit sponsors to pledge a certain amount of money for every point they receive during a five- minute speech. Toastmasters is a non-for- profit group devoted to developing skills in listening, thinking, speaking and leadership by participating in a series of oral. communication pro jec ts , cons t ruc t ive evaluation, and leadership experiences. Anyone wishing to join should call Dr. James Lynott at, 344-3345. All proceeds from the contest will go towards the Leukemia Society of America's telecast which will benefit the $220,000 local research program. The telecast, "Five Hours For life," can be seen on WFLD-TV Channel 32, Sunday, March 10, from noon to 5 p.m. For more information on leukemia or the telecast contact the Leukemia Society of America, Inc., Illinois Chapter, at 312-726-0003, 203 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60601. NEW CLUB FORMED Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 404 N. Green St., McHenry, has- a new dub, "Pairs and Spares," open to all young-spirited adults, and having monthly activities to make new friends. Sunday, Feb. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m., they will ro&er skate at Crystal Arena, Route 14, Crystal Lake, and rental skates will be available. This outing is for the whole family. FASHION SHOW St. Patrick's Religious Education program will hold its annual Spring Fashion Show Mar. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the church hall. Tickets will be sold at the door. Featured will be Spring fashions for all ages, from children to adults. St Patrick's parishioners will model clothing from area mercants, and a variety of desserts will be served. For more information call the Religious Education office, 385- 2990 or Geri Davis, president of the board, 385-1110. LADY FORESTERS MEET Ibe regular meeting of St Agatha Court No. 777 of the National Society of Foresters will be held Monday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 pjn., in the Johnsburg Community Club hall. 1%e third round of the card tournament will be held, and Mrs. Jane Mann is in charge of the social hour. SHARON BfSAGLEY AND JOHN MC ANDREWS Engaged aad Tom Beagley of Willowbrook, m. annoance the nent of their daughter Sharon Anne to John McAndrews, sen and James McAndrews, 7212 W. Bull Valley, McHenry. The Community calendar bride elect graduated from Glenbard West High School in Western Illinois University, Macomb, in 1979. Her fiance graduated from Marian Central Catholic High School in 1974 and the Univer­ sity of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1978. A July 13 wedding is planned at Petronelli Church in Glen Ellyn. FEBRUARY 16 McH. Sportsmen's Club-Weingart Rd.-Practice Shoot 1 p.m.- Pubtic Welcome. FEBRUARY 17 McH. Amer. Leg. Post 491-65th Araiiv. Potluck Dinner-3 p.m.- AU Members-Aux. Members-Spouses-Guests Invited-Post Home 2506 N. Ringwood Rd.-Bring Dish To Pass. All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner-12-3 p.m.-Johnsburg Comm. Club- Act Group Sponsor-Tkts. at Door. FEBRUARY 18 T.H.E.O.S.-Dinner 5 p.m.-Busy Bee Rest -4621 W. Elm St.-Fun k Fellowship-First United Methodist Church. McH. Business k Prof. Women-Soc. Hr. 6:30 p.m.-Dinner 7 p.m.- -Johnny-Murphy's, McH.-"Household Hazardous Waste." FEBRUARY 19 Naomi Circle-Mtg. 9:30 a.m.-First United Methodist Church Parlor. Johnsburg Hi Citz. Advisory Council-Mtg. 7:30 p.m.-Johnsb. Hi Five generations Five generations came together at the recent baptism of Dawn L*e Harms. Seated is great-great-grandmother Mary (Oberstiner) Hollaus of Zell, Austria; standing are grandfather John Wirfs of McHenry, great-grandmother Rose (Hollaus) Wirfs of Oshkosh, Wis., and mother Theresa (Wirfs) Harms. The occasion marked the third generation of the family to be baptized at The Church of St Mary of the Assumption, McHenry. Godparents are the infant's aunt Sherri Wirfs, and uncle Tim Harms. Following the ceremony, a buffet was served to family members and friends at the home of the grandparents, John and Sharon Wirfs. p------COUPON-- | FEBRUARY SPECIALS I 0 ̂ l in > < </> « £ 0 1 I I I I I 0^ FEBRUARY 21 U.M.W. Gen. Mtg. 7:30 p.m.-First United Methodist Church- Evening Circle Hostesses. Rules of the Road Review Course-9a.m. to Noon-McH. City Hall- -Info. Call Jim Jansen 385-7475. FEBRUARY 23 McH. Sportsmen's Club-Weingart Rd-Practice Shoot 1 p.m.- Public Welcome. FEBRUARY 24 McH. Sportsmen's Club-Weingart Rd.-Meat Shoot k Games 10 a.m.-Public Welcome. FEBRUARY 25 Sr. Citz. Chib-Mtg. 7 p.m.-East Campus Hi School. FEBRUARY 26 McH. Garden Club-Mtg. 1 p.m.-McH. Public Library-Luncheon Opt ional . - r--- Senior citizens' lunch menu W.O.T.M7Reg. Mtg. 8 p.m.-At New Oaks Woman's Chib-Mtg. 1 tun. teg. Mtg. 8 p.m.-At New Lodge. FEBRUARY 28 ̂ ....... Rules of the Road Review Course-9 a.m. to Noon-McH. City Hall- •Info. Call Jim Jansen 385-7475. Although the caterer for meals for the McHenry County Senior Citizens' Council Meet & Eat program requests that participants sign up for meals one week in advance, they allow changes to be made in the meal count 24 hours prior to each servicing day. In other words, people can call the center they attend and reserve'a meal 24 hours ahead of the day they plan to attend. For example, those desiring to eat lunch on Friday may call Thursday morning and make reservations. . & . *• Reservations for meals at the McHenry Walk-In Center for the week of Feb. 25 through Feb. 28 should be made by calling 385- 8260 by Tuesday, Feb. 19. The menu for that wtiek is as follows: Feb.25: Roast turkey breast, giblet gravy, whipped potatoes, peas and carrots, Italian cole slaw, bread, margarine, fresh apple, milk. Feb. 26: Beef stew with vegetables, sliced potatoes, cottage cheese with pineapple, biscuit, margarine, fruit cocktail, milk. Feb. 27: Navy bean soup, crackers, jumbo frank on bun, castsup, mustard, hot potato salad, Mexican corn, milk, raisin cookies. Feb. 28: Chifi con carne, crackers, buttered macaroni, diced carrots, pineapple juice, bread, margarine, rice pudding, milk. Outstanding women educators holfl meeting Alpha Theta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international society of outstanding women educators, met Monday evening, Feb. 4. at Northwood Elementary School in Wood­ stock. The business meeting was called to order by Kathy Hughes, president. Sue An­ derson, Membership chairman, reported that the Al^a Theta chapter has a current mem­ bership of 108. Bobbi Reed, of the Women-in-the-Arts com­ mittee requested that im­ mediate reservations be made by members who plan to attend' the Feb. 24 Alpha Theta dinner- theater outing at the Lin­ colnshire Marriott Ferol Tomlinson of the Professional Growth and Ser­ vices committee announced a Delta Kappa Gamma Great Britain '85 travel-study ex­ perience in which members may participate. Melinda Davis, chairman of the Music com­ mittee, led the singing of "Happy Birthday" to members with February birthdays. Alpha Theta members sup­ ported the World Fellowship committee chaired by Diane Pavler by holding a bake sale before and after the business meeting. Also, members con­ tributed many gifts which will be appropriate for prizes, etc. at Valley-Hi Nursing Home. A highlight of the evening was the speaker, Dora Tippins of the McHenry County College English department, who gave a stimulating presentation en­ titled, "Crossing the Curriculum with Shakespeare." Coming events include a March 11 meeting at 7 p.m., at Locust School in Marengo. Also, a special event April 19-21 is being planned; toe State Convention Fiftieth An- Lamhda niversary, for which Alpha Theta members will act as Sunday breakfast hostesses and will attend many interesting and informative activities and meetings. McH. Co. Salon 483, 8 & 40 met Jan. 27 McHenry County Salon 483 Eight et Forty held its January meeting at the Crystal Lake American Legion home, Jan. 27, with Le Petit Pierce, Alden, the usual opening ceremonies the chairmen gave their reports. Becky Gabel, Fox River Grove, children and youth chairman, reported that con­ tributions will be sent to Wyler Hospital and to the Northern Illinois Chapter Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. A contribution was sent to Camp Superkids for asth­ matic children. Partners are to bring stuffed toys, games, puzzles, books and art supplies to the March meeting, to be given to children in hospitals who are afflicted with cystic fibrosis, lung and other respiratory diseases. Mabel Schultz, Huntley, ad­ vised the changes in the con­ stitution and bylaws of the organization. Get well cards were sent to Iolene Biangardi and Winnie Hammond; and a sympathy card to Betty Paulin. It was announced the Spring Pouvoir will be held March 30- 31, at the Ramada Inn, Alton, H|. Ruth Mrachek, McHenry, publicity chairman presented Passe Chapeau Betty Lingen- felter, McHenry; her publicity book for her year in office 1963- 84. v Mabel Schultz was endorsed by the salon for the office of Departmental L'Aumonier for the year 1965-86. Le Petit Chapeau Pierce reported that Mrs. Norma Williams, Mattoon, 111., Le Chapeau of the Departemental d' Illinois, Eight et Forty, will be the guest of salon 483 at a dinner, Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Timbers Restaurant, Woodstock. After the meeting, a potluck dinner was served by Crystal Lake partners Marge Alvis, Shirley Brockrogge, Virginia Forrest, Marion Karlove and Mary Siewerth. Husbands were guests at this meeting. Partners attending from McHenry were Marge Datz, Pearl Cooper, Betty Lingen- felter, Dorothy Messer, Betty Lou Smith and Ruth Mrachek. Christine Nixon attended from Waiikegan. 20% DISCOUNT-ON DROPOFF LAUNDRY FOR NEW CUSTOMERS. (WASHED. DRIED. FOLDED.) 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