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1 Page 6-PLAINPEALER-HERALP, FRIDAY. MARCH 15.1985 Life today County homemakers extension holds HE A day The McHenry County Homemakers Extension Association recently held its annual H.E.A. Day. During registration, which started at 9 a.m., members could enter projects in the Cultural Arts contest. The meeting was brought to order by Sue Shaw, president of the McHenry County HEA Board, who introduced mem­ bers of the board and the speaker for the morning 'program, Sally Joosten. Joosten, of the McHenry County Conservation District, provided a thought provoking program entitled "Wild Life." Aided by slides, she explained how certain animals, discounted because of their unpleasant appearance, are useful to man; how some animals could be dangerous pets; and how the animals enjoyed today may not be around for future generations because of land development and pollution. Leona Rinn, second vice- president, presented the new HEA members for the year. As the women came forward, they or someone representing them were given a corsage, an HEA pin and a special printing of the HEA creed. Connie Gilstrap, public in­ formation chairman, introduced the five women who were chosen to be HEA representatives during HEA Week, These women were picked from nominations received from the HEA units in the McHenry County area. Louise Dorn, international chairman, announced the winners of scholarships for the IHEF conference in April. President Shaw directed members' and guests' attention to the booklet that everyone had received, "Ice Cream Isn't Always Good!" This booklet had been ordered by the HEA board due to the increasing problem of child abduction. Those present were advised that the booklet (a story and picture presentation of a child being abducted using ice cream as bait) is available in limited quantities at the ex­ tension office. Shaw then reminded all members of the HEA McHenry County Annual Meeting April 24, at Deeter's Restaurant in Woodstock. After Violet Eichholz, special activities chairman, thanked the units that helped make HEA Day a success, everyone was able to go ahead and view the projects entered in the Cultural Arts Contest. Following lunch, Barbara Denckla, the "hat lady," presented "Hats Off To You," a lighthearted talk and musical program accentuated by hats that Denckla had collected over the years. The closing event of the day was announcement of the winners of the Cultural Arts Contest. Carmichael thanked the judges, June Culvev of Garden Prairie, Lena Wells of Woodstock, Donna Pohlman of McHenry and Holly Paul of Wauconda. Homemakers Extension Association is open to all McHenry County residents. For information, contact the McHenry County Cooperative Extension Service, 789 McHenry Ave., P.O. Box 431, Woodstock, IL 60098; or phone 338-3737 and 4747. United Methodist Women Gala Fun Fair planned March 23 Will have an agape lunch A gala Fun Fair is being planned for McHenry families. It- will be held Saturday, March 23, at Valley View Elementary School on Route 120. Proceeds from the fair will be used to provide new books for Valley View's Learning Center. ;There will be many games for different ages (and always a prize winner), handcrafted items in the Country Store, an inexpensive lunch, a cake walk, make-up and disco rooms, and Disney cartoons in the Nickelodeon. Tickets can be purchased the day of the fair. The doors will open at 11 a.m. with the fair closing at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring the family and help support a local school! Births MARSH •Daniel Joseph is the name cbosen by Richard and Monica Marsh of McHenry for their second son. The 8 lbs. 5 oz. baby bOy was born Feb. 19, in Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, ID. He has a 16-month-old brother Michael. Maternal grandparents are Carl and Diane Neiss of McHenry. Richard and Marcella Marsh of Richmond, 111. are the paternal grandparents . Great- grandparents are Mark and Clara Mundy and Mrs. Martha A. Freund, all of McHenry. KLEINFELDER A baby girl was born Feb. 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne A. (Karen) Kleinfelder, 1318 W. Sunnyside Dr., McHenry. Deanna Jean entered the world in Highland Park Hospital, Highland Park, 111. She has a 16-year-old brother Stephen. Maternal grand­ parents are Jean Gordham of Olympia, Wash, and Ed Killoren of Mundelein, 111. A1 and Jean Kleinfelder of South Holland, 111. are the paternal grandparents. W: Once-suicidal teen stresses teaching out worth risk -^Abby Friday DEAR ABBY: After watching ABC's television special, ^"Surviving," which dealt with suicide among young people, I felt • ^compelled to write. About four months ago, a young man I am very close to tried to ^commit suicide. His family and friends were shocked. He seemed to have everything going for him. He'was doing well at ^college and there was no visible reason for him to be unhappy- much less suicidal. No one knew the problems that had been gnawing at him for years, and like the young man in the movie, he felt he had no one to turn to and the only escape from the pain of living appeared to be death. Take it from an expert, somewhere, somebody cares, and is more than willing to help. If my friend had known this, he may have been able to save himself and his family a lot of physical and emotional pain. He knows it now. Today mv friend is happier than he ever thought he could be. His life is far from perfect, but he knows it never has to be that bad again, and he wants other young people who feel that life isn't worth living to4ujow.it too. Never be afraid to risk reaching out. Everyone has someone I- who cares. My friend didn't believe it, but he was lucky enough to [• live to find out. I know that this is true, Abby, because my friend is me. Sign me.... G. DEAR G.: I have received many letters recently from young people who say they are considering suicide. I urge them to get nelp from their local crisis hotlines. I stress that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. I also saw "Surviving," and think it should be shown in every high school in the country. DEAR ABBY: I just read your column and must comment about a man who complained because the guy he worked with whistled constantly. I've been married to a whistler for 46 years. According to his mother, he learned to whistle when he was 2, and he didn't stop whistling from the time his feet hit the floor in the morning until he went to bed at night. My whistler is now employed at a home for the elderly in our town and nobody has ever complained about his whistling. As for me, I love it! When other wives tell me they never know where their husbands are, I thank God for my whistler. I always know where he is; I can hear him. WHISTLER'S WIFE QUARRYVILLE, PA. DEAR WIFE: Fortunately, you love your husband's whistling- because it is now a well-established habit that would be nearly impossible for him to break. I've had many complaining letters about the irritation of living with a chronic hummer, knuckle-cracker, finger- drummer, throat-clearer, nose-sniffer, etc. Lucky you. DEAR A3BY: The letters in your column ffom "Formerly Flat," wh6 recommended breast augmentation, reminded me of a friend of mine. She was flat-chested until sne had breast im­ plants (at age 40). She was so thrilled with the result, she sent her surgeon an orchid plant with a card that read, "Thanks for the mammeries!" HER BOSOM BUDDY (Problems? What's bugging you? Unload on Abby, P.O. Box 38923, Hollywood, Calif. 90038. For a personal reply, please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope.) At the March general meeting the United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church of McHenry will have an Agape Lunch. The date is March 21, at noon, in the Fellowship hall of the church, hosted by Marcia Mary Ball Circle. The luncheon will be followed by a program entitled, "Commitment To Christ." Everyone is welcome, and a babysitter will be provided. The Annual Spring Rummage Sale of the U.M.W. is scheduled for April 25, 26 and 27. The February general meeting was hosted by the Evening Circle, who served delicious refreshments. The theme was "Women and Work, the 1985 Call to Prayer and Self- Denial." Forester meeting set MARIANNE FOUNDS AND JAMES PHALIN Engaged Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Founds of Lewis ton, Idaho announce the engagement of their daughter Marianne to James Phalin, son of Larry and Patricia Phalin of Cary, and grandson of Ellen Phalin of McHenry. The bride-to-be will graduate from the University of Idaho in May. Her fiance graduated from Cary-Grove High School in 1978 and the University of Idaho in 1983. A May 25 wedding is planned. Announce marriage of son Members of St. Agatha Court No. 777 of the National Catholic Society of Foresters will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, March 18, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the Johnsburg Community Club Hall. The election of new officers and election of delegates to the state convention will take place. Plans will be made regarding the installation of new officers and also for the Mass and cor­ porate communion. Also, the final round of the card tournament wil be held. Lita Behm is in charge of the social hour. All members are invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Fay P. Koeller of Shannon, HI., formerly of McHenry, announce the marriage of their son Kyle, to Linda Terhark. The couple was united in marriage Feb. 14, at Wesley Chapel in Shannon, by the Reverend Robert Hartman. The groom's parents were the at­ tendants for the double ring ceremony. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Laurent of Champaign, I1L The newlyweds are living in Shannon, where the bride is an LPN at the Villas of Shannon. The groom is self-employed in automotive repair and also works for his father. Hold annual prayer breakfast 'Items of interest The Whispering Oaks Womans Club will hold its Ninth Annual Prayer Breakfast Wednesday, March 20, at 9:30 a.m., in the Mftiispering Oaks Community Center. Guest speakers will be Father Vincent Fish, head of pastoral care at Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry, and the Reverend Bella Kriegler, who is also in pastoral care at the same center. Special music will be presented by Toni Weaver and Mary Ann Wegener. A continental breakfast will be served by the club, under the direction of hostess chairman, Marge Conklin. Accompanist for the com­ munity singing will be Mil Albrecht, and the moderator will be Bobbie Wildes, home life chairman. A free will offering will be taken in the form of canned food, dry food or a monetary gift, with the proceeds going to FISH. Speakers compete Three local toastmasters clubs will compete in the A-l Dramatic Reading and In­ ternational Speaking contest at Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry, Sunday, March 17, at 2 p.m. Contestants who have won their club contests are Rosalie Ames and Jim Lynott of the McHenry area club, Corinne Hoppmann and Ken Diana of Crystal Lake club, and Jean Ukeman and Tom Amundsen of the Crystal Speakers club. Bill Pictor, area governor, states that the public is invited in order to witness 'the power of toastmasters.' RESUME MEETINGS The Catholic Daughters have scheduled a meeting Thursday^ March 21, at Liberty hall m McHenry, beginning at 1:30 p.m. PRESENT PROGRAM Mike Simon will be at the McHenry Meet & Eat Center, 3535 N. Richmond Rd. (McHenry Moose) Wednesday, March 20, 11 a.m., to demon­ strate an alert system. This residential security system will bring police, fire department, or rescue squad 24 hours a day at the touch of a button. There is no installation charge and a low monthly payment. All seniors are invited to come to the program and stay for lunch if they like. For call 385-8260. like. For meal reservations CANDY SALE BEGINS The Lake Region YMCA is sponsoring a candy sale until March 25, fpr youth groups within the Y, such as Indian Princesses (father-daughter program); Indian Guides (father-son) and Leader's Club (12-18-year-olds). The money each group earns from the sale goes to support that group's unique needs. MASS & BREAKFAST Chapter No. 659 of the Lady Foresters has scheduled its annual Corporate Communion Mass and Breakfast Sunday, March 24. The Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m. and break­ fast will follow in the Mary hall of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, McHenry. Community calendar MARCH NAIM Oak Rm. I 15 \ -St. MargafetC 3h^pter~Mtg. 7 p.m.-Cards-Montini School MARCH 16 McH. Sportsmen's Club-Weingart Rd.-Practice Shoot 1 p.m.- Public Welcome. McH. Moose Children's Easter Party-2-4 p.m.-Members' Children Up To 12. McH. Moose-St. Pat's Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner-6:30-8:30 p.m.-Music 9-12. Dinner 6 p.m.-Polka Dance 8 p.m.-Spojnia Pk.-Flanders Rd. E. of Ringwood-Tckts. At Door Or Call Jean Lucarz 653-4224. MARCH 17 Leg. of Moose-Breakfast 8-11 a.m. McH. Moose Ldg.-Open House 12-5 p.m.-Public Invited. Senior citizens lunch menu MARCH 18 T.H.E.O.S.~Dinner5p.m.-BusyBeeRest.--4621 W. Elm St.-First United Methodist Church-Fun & Fellowship. McH. Business & Professional Women-Soc. Time~6:30 p.m.- Dinner 7 p.m.-Longhorn Restaurant-Cancellations 385-0258. MARCH 20 McH. Area C of C-City Candidates Night 7 p.m.-Parkland School. Prayer Breakfast 9:30 a.m.-Whispering Oaks Woman's Club- Comm. Ctr. MARCH 21 Spring Fashion Show~St. Patrick's C.C.D.-Church Hall 7:30 p.m.- -Tckts. At Door. U.M.W. Gen. Mtg.-Noon-Fellowship Hall-Agape Luncheon- / Marcia Mary Ball Circle Hostess. McH. Moose-Enrollment New Members 7 p.m. MARCH 22-23 Rummage Sale-Mt. Hope United Methodist Church-1015 Broadway, Pistakee Highlands-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.-Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. -MARCH 23 McH. Moose-"Green Cap"-Honor Lori Hertel. McH. Moose-Dancing 9-12-Country Western Band. 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 serving 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 Meet & Eat Center for the week of Mar. 25 through Mar. 29 should be made by calling 385-8260 by Tuesday, Mar. 19. The menu for that week is as follows: Mu,. J*. Koast turkey breast , giblet gravy, whipped potatoes, peas and carrots, Italian cole slaw, bread, margarine, fresh apple, milk. Mar. 26: Beef stew with vegetables, sliced potatoes, cottage cheese with pineapple, biscuit , margarine, frui t cocktail, milk. Mar. 27: Jumbo frank on bun, catsup, mustard, hot potato salad, tossed salad with dressing, Mexican corn, raisin cookie, milk. Mar. 28: Chili con carne, crackers, buttered macaroni, diced carrots, pineapple juice, bread, margarine, rice pudding, milk. Mar. 29: Baked chicken, curried rice, broccoli cuts, health salad with dressing, bread, margarine, applesauce, milk. Selected as a state finalist Roberta Kucharski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kucharski of Johnsburg, has been selected state finalist for Illinois' Fifth Annual Homecoming Queen selection to be held April 5 and 6 at the Holiday Inn East in Springfield. She is the Johnsburg High School homecoming queen. Illinois' Homecoming Queen will receive a cash scholarship, plus an expense paid trip to compete with queens from the other states for America's Homecoming Queen July 23-30 in Honolulu, Hawaii. America 's Homecoming Queen will receive a cash scholarship, plus an expense to Eur°Pe- ROBERTA KUCHARSKI