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Issue

March 2015

Founded

1971

Retiree’s Newsletter

2 The Lakeside Press Retired Employees’ Club March 2015

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

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimension

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Styrofoam

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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


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. Luncheon will be served at 12:30 P.M.

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

NOTE! DUES MUST BE PAID TO ATTEND LUNCHEON

(PAY THE DUES TO THE TREASURER, GENE BENES)

FOR LUNCHEON, MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE AND

MAIL TO:

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

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


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

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

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

THE LAKESIDE PRESS RETIRED EMPLOYEES CLUB

PLEASE FILL IN THE BLANKS ABOUT THE AREAS AND DEPARTMENTS REPRESENTED IN OUR CLUB

Members Note:

Your dues are good for one year, January 1st till December 31

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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.


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 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.

The Calumet Plant


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

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.

Picture Author….Andrew Jameson


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 [email protected]. Would like to hear from anyone who might recall me...........

Thanks, Pete

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

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.

“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


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


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 [email protected].

Please respond by March 6

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.

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.

mailto:[email protected]


Frank J. Grzych 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.


Digby F. DeNike 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; great-

grandchildren: Jacob, Gracie, Ainsley and Pete. Nieces and Nephews: Linda Whetstone-

Cook, Diane Stevenson, Michael Whetstone, all NE; great-nieces: Diana Hueppchen,

Tara Stevenson; great-nephews: Michael Bermuth, Michael Stevenson as well as great-

great 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! -

http://www.legacy.com/memorial-sites/army/?personid=173933005&affiliateID=1064


Primo J. Grazioli 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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Turn in your news items, wedding anniversaries, photos & news of interest

Please e-mail notes & photos or as a typed or a hand written note by US mail

To:

John Hormanski 13153 Sparrow Ct.

Homer Glen, IL 60491

[email protected]

New Number (708) 307-4830


Warsaw

"Nifty Fifty Plus" *******************

3rd Tuesday of each month at:

Golden Corral

US 30 & end of E. Center St.

For information Contact:

Gwen Snyder (574) 267-8015

[email protected]

NOTICE !!!

We need members who can

help with the Newsletter

mailing

Please Contact

George Wenrich

(708) 532-8230

Harrisonburg

Retiree Events *****************

Meetings are held at the

WOOD GRILL BUFFET

1711 RESERVOIR STREET

HARRISONBURG, VIRGINA

Luncheon starts at 11:00 A.M.

the 2nd Tuesday during months

of;

March 10

May 12

July 14

September 8

November 10


BOB BLOOMQUIST

[email protected]

Retirement Breakfast **************

Held the 1st Thursday of each month

at8A.M.

Tom's Restaurant

894 Burnham Ave,

Calumet City, IL. 60409

(708) 868-2600

For Information Contact:

Art Sobczak.. (708) 474-9495

Lancaster Retiree Events ***********************

Meetings are held at the

East Plant, Lancaster, Pa.

1st Tues. of each month,10A.M.


Sam Girard (717) 392-2319

[email protected]

George Mavros (717) 291-9889

[email protected]

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Breakfast Fellowship The Apple Tree Restaurant

2nd Thursday of each month at 9 A.M.

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Bowling Social Event at

Leisure Lanes 2nd Wednesday of each month

at 1:00 P.M.

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Lancaster Home Page

www.rrdretirees.com

SAVE THESE DATES!

Mark your calendars for these

upcoming events!

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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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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 X-

boxes. 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


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

2015

MARCH 21

2015

APRIL 8

2015

May 13

(Meeting)

34nd Annual Spring

Luncheon at

Lexington House

MAY 13, 2015

JULY

2015

MAY 23

2015

JUNE 10

2015

July 8

2015

SEPTEMBER

2015

JULY 25

2015

AUGUST 12

2015

September 9

(Meeting)

34nd Annual Picnic

Bemis Woods Grove

Election of Officers

September 9, 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

The Lakeside Press Retired Employees’ Club Newsletter

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Warrenville, IL 60555

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