Retiree`s Newsletter

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March 2015
Retiree’s
Newsletter
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Jigsaw Puzzles
The engraver and cartographer John Spilsbury, of London, is believed to
have produced the first jigsaw puzzle in 1767 using a marquetry saw.
Early jigsaws, known as dissections, were produced by mounting maps
on sheets of hardwood and cutting along national boundaries, creating a
puzzle useful for the teaching of geography. The name "jigsaw" came to
be associated with the puzzle around 1880 when fretsaws became the
tool of choice for cutting the shapes. Since fretsaws are distinct from
jigsaws, the name appears to be a misnomer. Cardboard jigsaw puzzles
appeared during the late 1800s, but were slow to replace the wooden
jigsaw due to the manufacturer's belief that cardboard puzzles would be
perceived as being of low quality, and the fact that profit margins on wooden jigsaws were larger.
Jigsaw puzzles soared in popularity during the great depression, as they provided a cheap, long-lasting,
recyclable form of entertainment. It was around this time that jigsaws evolved to become more complex and
more appealing to adults. They were also given away in product promotions, and used in advertising, with
customers completing an image of the product being promoted.
Sales of wooden jigsaw puzzles fell after World War II as improved wages led to price increases, while at
the same time improvements in manufacturing processes made cardboard jigsaws more attractive.
Another type of jigsaw puzzle, which is considered a 3-D puzzle, is a puzzle
globe. Like a 2-D puzzle, a globe puzzle is often made of plastic and the
assembled pieces form a single layer. But the final form is a three-dimensional
shape. Most globe puzzles have designs representing spherical shapes such as the
Earth, the Moon, and historical globes of the Earth.
There are also three-dimensional jigsaw puzzles. Many of these are made of
wood or Styrofoam and require the puzzle to be solved in a certain order; some
pieces will not fit in if others are already in place. Also common are puzzle
boxes: simple three-dimensional jigsaw puzzles with a small drawer or box in the
center for storage.
Jigsaw puzzles typically come in 300-piece, 500-piece, 750-piece, and 1,000-piece sizes; however the largest
commercial puzzle has 32,256 pieces and spans 214” by 75.5”.
The most common layout for a thousand-piece
puzzle is 38 pieces by 27 pieces, for a total count
of 1,026 pieces. The majority of 500-piece puzzles
are 27 pieces by 19 pieces. Children's jigsaw
puzzles come in a great variety of sizes, rated by
the number of pieces. A few puzzles are made
double-sided, so that they can be solved from
either side. This adds a level of complexity,
because it cannot be certain that the correct side of
the piece is being viewed and assembled with the
other pieces.
Source…..Wikipedia
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SPRING LUNCHEON
MAY 13, 2015
Come and join us for a fun filled luncheon while being entertained by The Legacy
Girls. The Legacy Girls is a group of 3 friends who decided to bring the Andrews
Sisters music to life after being told by so many that their performances had a big
band feel while singing in the church choir. In their production of “America’s
Wartime Sweethearts” they provide an entertaining tribute to the music that
uplifted and unified a nation. They also invite you on a trip back to the Fabulous
Fifties and Sixties while performing songs that shaped the decades! Don’t forget to
fill out your reservation form and send it in to Carl and Ruth Meyer. You’ll
never get a better deal for $15.00. Wonderful food, reconnecting with friends and
toe tapping to great music! Hope to see you on May 13th at The Lexington House.
Some tunes you might hear!
Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree
Rum and Coca-Cola
Apple Blossom Time
Beer Barrel Polka
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Oh Johnny!
Elmer's Tune
Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen
Beat Me Daddy Eight to the Bar
Alexander's Ragtime Band
Don't Fence Me In
Lullaby of Broadway
Hold Tight
Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby
The Woodpecker Song
Kalamazoo
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
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SPRING LUNCHEON MAY 13, 2015
CHICAGO LAKESIDE PRESS EMPLOYEES' CLUB
Special performance by the
To be held at THE LEXINGTON HOUSE
7717 WEST 95TH STREET
HICKORY HILLS, ILLINOIS
NOTE: Bar opens at 11:00 A.M.
NOTE! DUES MUST BE PAID TO ATTEND LUNCHEON
(PAY THE DUES TO THE TREASURER, GENE BENES)
FOR LUNCHEON, MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE AND
MAIL TO:
Luncheon will be served at 12:30 P.M.
The Lexington House is located 1/2 block West of the Tri-State
Tollway on 95th Street. About 5 blocks West of Harlem or if you are
coming from LaGrange Road, about 2 1/2 miles East on 95th Street.
7717 W. 95th Street, Hickory Hills
Carl or Ruth Meyer
5658 So. Meade Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60638
QUESTIONS? CALL 1-773-585-8031
The deadline for reservations is May 4th
No reservations accepted after May 6th
Positively none will be accepted at the door!
Co-chairpersons
Carl and Ruth Meyer and Bonnie Fisher
We greatly appreciate your co-operation!
SEE YOU ON MAY 14TH AT
THE LEXINGTON HOUSE!
7717 W. 95TH STREET
DETACH HERE AND RETURN WITH YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO CARL OR RUTH MEYER
Your Name ________________________________________Phone Number (
) ______________________
Address _____________________________________________________ Unit # _________________________
City _________________________________________State _________________ Zip Code _________________
Number of years service at R.R.D. ____________________________ Date Retired ________________________
Spouse or Guest's full Name ____________________________________________________________________
Price per member, spouse or guest is $15.00 each X number of persons attending = $_________________ Total
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
THE LAKESIDE PRESS RETIRED EMPLOYEES CLUB
PLEASE FILL IN THE BLANKS ABOUT THE AREAS AND DEPARTMENTS REPRESENTED IN OUR CLUB
Your Name:______________________________________Spouse’Name___________________
(Please Print)
Address:_____________________________________________ Phone No._________________
City and State:_________________________________________ Zip Code:________________
RRD Division:_________________________________RRD Depart./(s):__________________
Year and Month You Retired:_____________________Date of Birth:____________________
E-Mail Address:________________________________________________________________
Note:
Surviving spouse is eligible for membership
2015 Dues – (March – December 2015) $5.00
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO:
LAKESIDE PRESS RETIRED EMPLOYEES CLUB
MAIL CHECK & THE ABOVE APPLICATION TO OUR TREASURER
GENE BENES
P.O. BOX 652
HINSDALE, IL 60522-0652
Members Note:
Your dues are good for one year, January 1st till December 31st
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The IRS suspected a fishing boat owner wasn't paying proper wages to his deckhand and sent an agent to
investigate him.
IRS AUDITOR: "I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them".
Boat Owner: "Well, there's Clarence, my deckhand, he's been with me for 3 years. I pay him $1,000 a week
plus free room and board. Then there's the mentally challenged guy. He works about 18 hours every day and
does about 90% of the work around here. He makes about $10 per week, pays his own room and board, and I
buy him a bottle of Bacardi rum and a dozen Budweisers every Saturday night so he can cope with life. He
also gets to sleep with my wife occasionally".
IRS AUDITOR: "That's the guy I want to talk to - the mentally challenged one".
Boat Owner: "That would be me. What would you want to know"?
MY LAST TRIP TO COSTCO
Yesterday I was at my local COSTCO buying a large bag of
Purina dog chow for my loyal pet, Jake, the Wonder Dog and
was in the check-out line when a woman behind me asked if I
had a dog.
What did she think I had an elephant? So because I'm retired
and have little to do, on impulse I told her that no, I didn't
have a dog, I was starting the Purina Diet again. I added that I
probably shouldn't, because I ended up in the hospital last
time, but that I'd lost 50 pounds before I awakened in an
intensive care ward with tubes coming out of most of my
orifices and IVs in both arms.
I told her that it was essentially a Perfect Diet and that the
way that it works is, to load your pants pockets with Purina
Nuggets and simply eat one or two every time you feel
hungry. The food is nutritionally complete so it works well
and I was going to try it again. (I have to mention here that
practically everyone in line was now enthralled with my
story.)
Horrified, she asked if I ended up in intensive care, because
the dog food poisoned me. I told her no, I stepped off a curb
to sniff a poodle's ass and a car hit me.
I thought the guy behind her was going to have a heart attack
he was laughing so hard.
Costco won't let me shop there anymore. Better watch what
you ask retired people. They have all the time in the world to
think of crazy things to say.
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News from in and around
Chicago
Les Carlson….Chicago, ME, PE….. Pontiac
I collected the whole Lakeside Classic book series. While in the process of doing that (25 years of looking),
I would occasionally buy an old Illinois county atlas. One book dealer had a1875 Atlas of the state of Iowa.
No pictures, all engravings, and it covers every county in Iowa. It's big, 15" X18" X 2" thick. To my surprise
it was printed by the Lakeside Press! I don't remember seeing any book that old in the Memorial library in
the Calumet Plant.
Les Carlson
The Calumet Plant
The R.R Donnelley
Printing Plant,
sometimes known
as the Lakeside
Press Building or
more simply The
Calumet Plant and
now known as the
Lakeside
Technology Center,
was built between
1912 and 1929 to
house the
operations of the
RR Donnelley
printing company.
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The building was designed by Howard Van Doren Shaw to be a fireproof design of poured reinforced
concrete columns and an open-shell concrete floor. Although considered to be expensive by the standards of
that time, T.E. Donnelley agreed that the support would be needed for the many tons of paper they used and
large presses they operated. Supported by 4,675 steel-reinforced concrete columns, this type of construction
not only served the Donnelly well, it also provided the perfect infrastructure for future tenants. To further the
building’s support structure, reinforcing bars, normally laid perpendicular, were laid at various angles
enabling the floors to bear loads of at least 250 pounds per square foot. Exterior ornaments depict symbols of
printing history. Portions of the building, including the interior Memorial Library, were designed by architect
Charles Klauder.
The building supported printing operations for the company and was the Donnelley headquarters until 1991
when they moved the headquarters to 77 West Wacker. In 1993, the plant was closed after the
discontinuation by Sears, Roebuck and Co. of its mail-order catalog, which had been the last major account
printed there. In 1999 the building was retrofitted and is currently owned by Digital Realty Trust operating as
a carrier hotel or data center. The newly outfitted building was the first and largest planned carrier hotel in
the United States.
Current major tenants of the building include the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Telx, Equinix, Steadfast
Networks and Qwest.
Source…..Wikipedia
Picture Author….Andrew Jameson
Excerpt from “The Most Powerful Building”.
http://chiefengineer.org/?p=2478
The power consumption of this building is phenomenal. To put it in perspective one must understand that
the average building in Chicago is sized for 8 watts-per-square-foot on average. 350 E. Cermak is sized for
125 watts-per-square-foot. In addition, a high level of redundancy leaves tenants secure in the knowledge
that no interruption of power will occur. Four power feeds from ComEd supply the building from two
separate vaults. This dual electrical grid provides a high degree of redundancy in the event of a power
failure. Where one grid fails the other picks up immediately. UPS systems back-up this system until the
generators can be started for true power support. Eightexhaust fans, four on each side, are used to exhaust the
ComEd electrical vaults. The power used by the telecom equipment is actually run on DC current. Therefore,
all power supplied by ComEd is actually fed to a bank of batteries carrying 48 volts per battery. Arriving via
rectifiers, the electricity is used to keep the batteries charged. That power then goes out to provide power to
the tenant equipment. In the event that ComEd power is lost, generators have 9-13 minutes to start up to
power the rectifiers to re-charge the batteries to provide uninterrupted power to the tenants. Total power
usage of the building tops 100 megawatts and continues to grow.
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Pete Furry….Chicago, RP, MRP
Warsaw, WRP
I'm Pete Furry, formerly of RP, MRP, and finally WRP after moving to Warsaw, In. in 1976. My e-mail
address is jeripat57@comcast.net. Would like to hear from anyone who might recall me...........
Thanks, Pete
“The police are not here to create disorder,
they're here to preserve disorder”.
Richard J. Daley
“People who think they know everything are a
great annoyance to those of us who do”.
Isaac Asimov
“A successful man is one who makes more
money than his wife can spend. A successful
woman is one who can find such a man”.
Lana Turner
“I believe that if life gives you lemons, you
should make lemonade... And try to find
somebody whose life has given them vodka, and
have a party”.
Ron White
Fall Luncheon correction; the guests in the
picture from left to right are Gene Wolfe,
John Newgren, Bob Osterberg and Roy
Hopkins. Roy was mistakenly identified as
Don Siegler.
Looking for something to do!
If you’re looking for something to do that is fun, relaxing and rewarding during the winters months, get those knitting
needles and crochets hooks moving! In “2013” I started
knitting hats for my grandchildren and decided I would use
the left over yarn for chemo caps which help children cope
with the hair loss caused by cancer treatment.
The last time I knitted or crocheted, my children were
toddlers. We are so lucky we have the convenience of the
computer! I found so many fun chemo caps, along with
videos to help me with a stitch I may have forgotten or never
learned. There are also simple specifications or rules that
need to be followed when making these caps. Not using wool
yarn would be one example. Once I started, it was hard to
stop! The winter months flew bye and 112 hats later spring
was here!
We dropped the hats off at Advocate Children’s Hospital in
November of “2014”. They were so grateful to receive the
hats and I felt so good hoping that I may be putting a smile on
a little ones face! They put the hats on a tree so the children can pick a hat of their choice!
Cindy Hormanski
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Chuck and Joanne DePasquale recently celebrated their
50th anniversary. They began celebrating in
November by going to Israel with a group from their
church, and after they returned their 3 sons and their
wives honored them with a beautiful party for many
relatives and friends. Joanne started working at
Donnelley in 1959 while a senior at Kelly High School
on the "work study" program. She went to school in the
morning and worked as a secretary at Donnelley in the
afternoon. Upon her graduation Joanne had a full-time
job in the Chicago Operating Dept., 8th floor in the
Calumet plant. In 1964 Joanne married Chuck while he
was home on a furlough from the Army. Since he was
stationed in Alaska, they spent the 1st year of married
life far from home. When they got back, Joanne called
her RRD boss and she was again hired to work in
General Sales Operating. Chuck needed a job, so he
also applied at Donnelley and was hired for the REA warehouse and worked in the Cal Plant, Dept. A and
Dept. GB. After 17 years he was transferred
to the Dwight Division and traveled 110
miles a day for the next 20 years. Joanne left
Donnelley in 1967 to become a stay-at-home
mom to their 3 sons. In 1986 Joanne came
back to Donnelley for the 3rd time when she
was hired at the Lisle Tech Center. She
worked there in several different
departments, and retired in 2001 as the
Facility Coordinator in the Building Dept. of
the Downers Grove facility. Chuck retired as
a Tabloid Coordinator in Dept. DMT in
2002. They are both very thankful for their 2
Donnelley pensions and for many years of
steady employment. Chuck and Joanne enjoy
camping in their trailer, and are very proud of
their 6 grandchildren.
Chuck and Joanne DePasquale
Anniversary
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2015 Plant Tour
RR Donnelley Label Plant in St. Charles, IL
Join us for the Lakeside Press Retiree Club March Meeting:
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 10:30 AM – Noon
3626 Stern Ave. St. Charles, IL 60174
RR Donnelley's Label Plant provides a wide range of labels for various markets and applications.
The meeting starts promptly at 10:30 with a facility overview followed by a plant tour till noon. After the
tour we will then head over to either Portillos or Gino's East Pizza for lunch, just a few blocks from the plant.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to George Wenrich at 708-532-8230 or wgeorge@ameritech.net.
Please respond by March 6
Via Roosevelt Rd
Take W Roosevelt Rd (IL38) west toward St.
Charles. Turn right onto Kautz Rd. Turn left
onto Stern Ave. which is just past the entrance
to DuPage Airport. The plant is on your right.
Via North Ave.
Take North Ave. (IL64) west toward St.
Charles. Turn left onto Kautz Rd. Turn
right onto Stern Ave. which is just past the
RR tracks. The plant is on your right.
In Remembrance
Wally Swiatkowski Chicago… M, MK, MRP
Walter A. Swiatkowski, age 88, U.S. Army WWII Veteran, late of South
Holland formerly of South Chicago passed away on February 3, 2015.
Beloved husband of the late Elaine nee Wojciechowski. Devoted father of
Robert (Christine), Richard (Kathy), Marianne (Gregory) Yovich and the late Randall
Swiatkowski. Proud grandfather of Roman, Anna, John, Sarah, Michael, Nicholas,
Zachary and Benjamin. Cherished great-grandfather of Adam, Adrianna, Austin,
Liam, Anya, Ryan and Gabriella. Loving son of the late Martin and Angeline. Dear
Brother of Adeline (late Edward) Karabowicz and the late Henry (late Cele)
Swiatkowski, Dorothy Swiatkowski and Joseph (Janet) Swiatkowski. Kind uncle of many nieces and
nephews. Mr. Swiatkowski was a WWII Veteran serving with the 43rd Infantry Division in the South
Pacific, a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal and completed his service as a 1st Sergeant. He was a
Lithographic Supervisor with R.R. Donnelley and Sons, Co., retiring after 40 years of dedicated service. A
Lifetime member of American Legion Post #792, officer, lifetime member and charter member of South
Holland V.F.W. Post #9964, member of the 43rd Infantry Division Veterans Association, member of the
Southwest Polish Society, member and past officer of the Holy Ghost Friendly Neighbors, and member of
Lakeside Press Retired Employees Club.
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Frank J. Grzych
March 2015
Chicago….C-D-Y-RO
Frank J. Grzych, 87, passed away November 8, 2014
surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his
beloved wife of 57 years, Marianne Grzych. Frank is
survived by his five children Frank (Suzanne), Gerald (Susan),
Michael (Jacquelyn), Daniel (late Virginia) Grzych and Sharon
(Dwight) Clowers along with five grandchildren Michael,
Shannon, Johnathan, Kelley Grzych and Sarah Clowers. Fond
Brother of the late Richard (Lucy) and the late Marion (Maryann)
Grzych (Marion was a retired 40+ year RRD employee as well).
Frank was born and raised in Chicago, and in 2006 relocated to
Plainfield, IL with his wife to live with their daughter Sharon and
family. After serving in the US Navy during WWII, R.R.
Donnelley and Sons was Frank’s one and only job and he retired
as a Pressman after 47 years at the Lakeside Chicago plant in the
late 80’s. The stories Frank could tell about his days at RRD
continued long after his retirement! Frank lead his parish’s Scout
Troop for 14 years and helped his four sons earn Eagle Scout.
Later, Frank was active in his daughter’s activities with a local
Polish Folk Dance Ensemble. Frank and his wife were avid travelers while raising their five children. If
there was a KOA campground near a US National
Park, they camped there. After retirement, Frank &
Marianne had the opportunity to visit more cities and
monuments in the United States and toured several
beautiful countries which include Germany, Italy,
France, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Jamaica,
Bahamas and Mexico.
Frank was a well-loved man and will be missed by all
who knew him. He had a deep love for his family and
friends and his beloved Polish traditions will carry on
through his children and grandchildren.
Those we love don’t go away,
They stand beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
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Digby F. DeNike
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Chicago….C-D
Digby F. DeNike; 80 years old of Bristol, WI passed away peacefully, Friday December 12, 2014. He was
born February 28, 1934 in Toronto, Canada, the son of Digby and Hannah (Haarsma) DeNike, living in Oak
Forest, IL for 34 years before settling in Bristol in 2000. Digby had worked for R.R. Donnelley at Lakeside
Press for over 43 years, retiring as a pressman in 1993. He enjoyed: playing bridge, ping pong, and
billiards, classical and opera music, learning all he could of history, and was a motorcycle and flying
enthusiast. On August 6, 1955 he married Diane C. Sullivan in Chicago, IL and she preceded him in death on
October 2, 2005.
Survivors include: four children: Gary M. (Darlene) DeNike of Valparaiso, IN, Christine M. (James)
Clements of Bentonville, AR, Denise P. (Scott) Hickey of St. Charles, IL and Jeannine M. (Alan) Rogers of
Crystal Lake, IL; 13 grandchildren: Jennifer, Sean, Ryan, Nicole, Chad, Ricky, Katherine, Julianne, Jaclyn,
Brett, Steven, Kevin, and Austin; one great-granddaughter: Rozaya; and many friends. In addition to his
parents and wife, Digby was preceded in death by two siblings: Gene and Jacqueline.
Walter Thomas Lach
Chicago….C-SC-D
Walter Thomas Lach of La Grange Park, WW II Army Veteran, entered eternal
rest on January 19, at age 88. Survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Violet
(Ranieri). Loving father of Christine (Eric Hinds) Lach, Carolyn (Peter)
Richardson, Stephen Lach, and Eileen (Kevin Kamholz) Lach. Adored grandfather of
Kristin Budreck, Michael Budreck, Hilary Hinds, Andrew Hinds, Isabella Lach, Cooper
Lach, Grace Kamholz and Emalee Kamholz. Loving brother of Alex (the late Stell) Lach,
Evelyn (the late Art) Jurjovec, Ann (the late Stanley) Chmielewski; preceded in death by siblings Frank (the
late Mary) Lach and Janet (the late Howard) Homeyer. Dear brother-in-law of Beatrice (the late Frank) Saran
and Judith (the late Paul) Gierman, and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cubs fan, avid golfer,
bowler, lifetime pressman for R.R. Donnelley and AARP tax aide volunteer.
Jane Patricia Orbik
Chicago Credit Union
Jane Patricia Orbik, born July 25, 1937, to Michael Whetstone and Eva Schiefelbein,
died December 28, 2014, at home in Sun City West. She was married to Jerry for 37 years
until his death in 2012. Children: Debra (Dr. William G.) Morgan, Mark (Cynthia) Orbik
and Dr. Jay Orbik, all from Illinois; grandchildren: Mark and Michael Orbik, FL, Jenn
(Ed) Abrams, CO, David (Lisa) Morgan, CO, Bryan (Marlene) Morgan, IL; greatgrandchildren: Jacob, Gracie, Ainsley and Pete. Nieces and Nephews: Linda WhetstoneCook, Diane Stevenson, Michael Whetstone, all NE; great-nieces: Diana Hueppchen,
Tara Stevenson; great-nephews: Michael Bermuth, Michael Stevenson as well as greatgreat nieces and nephews: Jennifer (Angie) and Matthew, Michael S., Michael W.,
Crysta, Taylor and Lewis.
Jane was born in Omaha, Nebraska, graduated from South High School and worked at R.R Donnelly's in
Chicago, Illinois until retiring and moving to Sun City West. She enjoyed skiing in her younger days and
was an avid golfer enjoying the game with both family and friends. Jane was a member of the SCW Rhythm
Tappers for many years and enjoyed being a part of the spectacular yearly performances at the Sun Dome.
She also loved to swim, ultimately convincing her husband to put in a pool at home. It may have been her
favorite "room" in the house! -
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Primo J. Grazioli
March 2015
Chicago….K-MRP
Primo J. Grazioli, age 79, of Dolton, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 10,
2014. Beloved husband of the late Esther S. Grazioli, nee Winiecki. Devoted father of Michael
Grazioli, Carol Ann (David) Zarndt, Annette (Bryan) Powell and Gail Grazioli. Proud grandfather
of Matt and Chris Powell, Anthony (Alicia), Abigail and Andrew Zarndt; Great-grandfather of Sophie and
Eli Adams. Dear brother of Fanny (Dom) Serpico, late Vincent (Adele) Grazioli, and the late Richard
(Candie) Grazioli. Brother-in-law of Tom (Barb), late Robert (Karen), and the late David (Maureen)
Winiecki. Kind uncle of nieces, nephews, and dear longtime friends. Preceded in death by his parents
Salvatore and Bertha Grazioli.
Ken Rapalee Chicago….RP-PAS/PFC
Ken Rapalee, Dec. 28, 2014. Beloved husband of Dolores (nee Deming),
father of Richard and Marilyn (Dr. Mark) McCaulley, grandfather of Colin
and Evan McCaulley. Ken was born in Elgin, Illinois. He served 4 1/2 years
in the army during WWII as a Lieutenant in Africa, France, Germany, Austria and Italy
in the anti-aircraft division. He was employed 50 years at RR Donnelley. Ken received
honors from the Photographic Society of America and judged and participated in
national and international photographic contests. He was president of many camera clubs, including the
Chicago Area Camera Club Assn. and traveled extensively in Europe and nationally. He presented
travelogues to camera clubs and libraries. His photos appeared in 16 books, 2 camera magazines, and 2
covers of the Rand McNally Europe Atlas. He enjoyed baseball, jazz and ballroom dancing.
Stephen Arnold Shafer
Crawfordsville, IN - Harrisonburg, VA - Reynosa, MX
STEPHEN ARNOLD SHAFER McALLEN - Steve passed away on January 19, 2015 at the
Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute in Houston Texas. He was born February 28th,
1940 to Bill and Jeanne Shafer in Sidell Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister,
Carolyn Shafer, and survived by his companion of many years, Kimberly Stall; brother Mike, daughter
Stacy, son Tim, son Scott and his wife Terri, 5 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Steve was a
1958 graduate of Greencastle High School in Indiana, then served in the Navy from 1958 to 1962. Shortly
after being discharged from the Navy, Steve went to work for the RR Donnelley & Sons Company. He
dedicated over 40 years to RR Donnelley, working in Crawfordsville, IN, Harrisonburg, VA, and finishing
up his career in Reynosa, MX as a plant manager. He was very devoted to his family and looked forward to
being with them during annual trips to New Jersey and Virginia. His favorite pastime was watching college
basketball, particularly Indiana University.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to their family and friends
For the electronic version of the newsletter.
http://www.rrdonnelley.com/lakeside-retiree-club/home.aspx
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Warsaw
"Nifty Fifty Plus"
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NOTICE !!!
We need members who can
help with the Newsletter
mailing
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3rd Tuesday of each month at:
Golden Corral
US 30 & end of E. Center St.
For information Contact:
Lancaster Retiree Events
Gwen Snyder (574) 267-8015
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lgsnyder@comcast.com
Meetings are held at the
East Plant, Lancaster, Pa.
Please Contact
George Wenrich
(708) 532-8230
1st Tues. of each month,10A.M.
Harrisonburg
Retiree Events
For information Contact:
Sam Girard (717) 392-2319
sgirardjr@gmail.com
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Meetings are held at the
George Mavros (717) 291-9889
WOOD GRILL BUFFET
1711 RESERVOIR STREET
HARRISONBURG, VIRGINA
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Luncheon starts at 11:00 A.M.
the 2nd Tuesday during months
of;
March 10
May 12
July 14
September 8
November 10
For information Contact:
BOB BLOOMQUIST
Rb600quail@aol.com
.mavrosg@icloud.com
Retirement Breakfast
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Held the 1st Thursday of each month
at8A.M.
The Apple Tree Restaurant
Tom's Restaurant
894 Burnham Ave,
Calumet City, IL. 60409
(708) 868-2600
2nd Thursday of each month at 9 A.M.
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Spring Luncheon
May 14, 2014
Lexington House
Hickory Hills, Illinois
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Plant Tour
RR Donnelley Label Plant
St. Charles, IL
Wednesday 11, 2015
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33rd Annual Picnic
September 10, 2014
Bemis Woods Grove
Western Springs, Illinois
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The Lakeside Press Retired Employees’ Club
March 2015
TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED THE 1920’s, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's!
First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they were
pregnant.
They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can and didn't get tested
for diabetes.
Then after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered
with bright colored lead-based paints.
We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, locks on doors or cabinets and
when we rode our bikes, we had baseball caps not helmets on our heads.
As infants &children, we would ride in cars with no car seats, No booster seats, no
seat belts, no air bags, bald tires and sometimes no brakes. Riding in the back of a
pick-up truck on a warm day was always a
special treat. We drank water from the garden
hose and not from a bottle. We shared one soft
drink with four friends, from one bottle and no
one actually died from this. We ate cupcakes,
white bread, real butter and bacon. We drank
Kool-Aid made with real white sugar. And, we weren't overweight.
WHY? Because we were always outside playing...that's why! We
would leave home in the morning and play all day, As long as we were
back when the streetlights came on. No one was able to reach us all
day. And, we were O.K. We would spend hours building our go-carts
out of scraps. And then ride them down the hill, only to find out we
forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes a few times, we learned
to solve the problem. We did not have Playstations, Nintendo's and Xboxes. There were no video games, no 150 channels on cable, No video
movies or DVD's, no surround-sound or CD's, No cell phones, No personal computers, no Internet and no
chat rooms. WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them! We fell out of trees, got cut, broke
bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents. We ate worms and mud pies made from
dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever. We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, Made up
games with sticks and tennis balls and, although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many
eyes. We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and Knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just Walked
in and talked to them. Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to
learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!! The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was
unheard of. They actually sided with the law! These
generations have produced some of the best
Risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever. The
past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation
and new ideas. We had freedom, failure, success and
responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all.
If YOU are one of them, CONGRATULATIONS!
You might want to share this with others who have
had the luck to grow up as kids, before the lawyers
and the government regulated so much of our lives
for our own good. While you are at it, forward it to
your kids so they will know how brave and lucky
their parents were. Kind of makes you want to run
through the house with scissors, doesn't it
The Lakeside Press Retired Employees’ Club
March 2015
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RETREE’S NEWSLETTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Year 2015
All Meetings and Mailing Sessions are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the
Month starting 10:00AM at Winfield Road, Warrenville, IL 60555
Newsletter
Month
Newsletter
Deadline
Mailing
Session
Social
Meeting
No Meeting in Jan.
2015
MARCH
2015
JANUARY 23
2015
FEBUARY 11
2015
MARCH 11
2015
May 13
MAY
2015
MARCH 21
2015
JULY
2015
MAY 23
2015
APRIL 8
2015
(Meeting)
34nd Annual Spring
Luncheon at
Lexington House
MAY 13, 2015
JUNE 10
2015
July 8
2015
September 9
(Meeting)
34nd Annual Picnic
Bemis Woods Grove
Election of Officers
September 9, 2015
SEPTEMBER
2015
JULY 25
2015
AUGUST 12
2015
NOVEMBER
2015
SEPTEMBER 26
2015
OCTOBER 14
2015
Fall Luncheon
“ ALTA VILLA “
Install New Officers
November 11, 2015
JANUARY
2016
NOVEMBER 21
2015
DECEMBER 9
2015
No Meeting in Jan.
2016
RR Donnelley
4101 Winfield Road
Warrenville, IL 60555
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