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Voter League Works To Implement Constitution "Con-con may be passed, but the job is not finished" said Mrs. Lyle Johnson, president of the League of Women Voters of Woodstock-McHenry and delegate to the Illinois League's recent fiftieth anniversary convention in Chicago. She and delegates, Mrs. Lester Hellmuth, Harvard, and Mrs. James Miyashiro and Mrs. H.D. Girard, Woodstock, agreed that League interest in constitutional revision and implementation will continue by initiation and support of legislation to implement the 1970 Constitution and support of legislation to achieve league consensus in areas of the single-member district and merit selection of judges not presently embodied in the new Constitution. Concern over erosion of civil liberties was expressed by the* delegate body, which over­ whelmingly voted to expand their program item on the preservation of the individual's civil liberties to focus on rights to privacy, no-knock, stop-and- frisk, wire-tapping laws and detention Five other program items were adopted after Jauch debate. A study of policy and controls relating to use of land will include evaluation of state and regional zoning to include supply and opportunity for low and moderate income housing, environmental aspects of land use, and regional com­ prehensive planning agencies. Main aspects of a study of correctional procedures in Illinois will be administration of bail bond laws, probation and parole services, facilities for detention, and diagnostic and rehabilitation programs in institutions. Leagues throughout the state will support improved election laws and procedures, including a state election board, as well as working to improve the structure and operation of local government, such as improved structure and financing of public schools and the establishment of a state league task force to gather in­ formation on county govern­ ment for local League use. League interest in child welfare will continue in support of legislation to improve state­ wide day care services and local, regional and state-wide services of agencies serving Illinois children and their families. During the convention a resolution was passed to urge the Illinois General Assembly to ratify the constitutional amendment awarding the right to vote to the 18-year-old. Letters urging this action were written to legislators by the delegates. At the banquet, Mrs. Raymond Robertson, retiring president, read a resolution from the Senate of the 77th General Assembly com­ mending the League of Women Voters of Illinois upon com­ pletion of fifty years of service to the people of the state. "We are proud to be one of the eighty Leagues throughout the state beginning another fifty years of study And action in areas relevant to our modern society," said Mrs. Johnson, who also emphasized that league membership is open to all women over 18 years old. She expressed an invitation to area women to join league members and their guests at their spring luncheon Thur­ sday, May 20, at 12:30 p.m. at Pal's Country Table. Speaker will be Mrs. Shelby Yastrow, state board of directors, speaking on "Congress: Agents of Compromise; Architects of Change." ' Reservations may be made by calling Mrs. Gregory Eckstein in McHenry. DIVORCES Virginia Williams Palmer from Raymond Palmer, McHenry. Bertha Pasternock from Joe Pasternock, McHenry. Elaine C. Bluhm from Ronald Bluhm, McHenry. Gold (native) adorns the state capitol domes of Georgia and Colorado. Lakemoor-Lilymoor Alma Hueckstaedt 385-5689 Village Board Makes Official Appointments The final meeting for the fiscal year was held on April 29. The oath of office was taken by the following officers: Margaret Hatch, Harold Freeman, Francis Coughlin and Harry Brady. The list of appointments was also made at this meeting. They are as follows: Chief of Police - George Watkins, Sergeant of Police - Charles Martin, Radio Operator - Frank Bitterman, Police Matron - Myra Zabroski, Police Clerk - Thelma Massheimer, and Special Officer - Robert Doessel. Administrative Officers are: Treasurer - Marcella Foss; Building Of­ ficer, Norman Morrison; Health Officer, Dave Wilcox; Civil Defense Director, Walter Shappert; Director of Parks and Public Buildings, Kenneth Massheimer; Public Relations, Helen Para; Village Attorney, Thomas Baker. Serving on planning com­ mittee are Gloria Cassell -4 year term; D. John Gray - 5 year term. Standing committee chair­ men, Alyce Kowal - Sanitation; Margaret Hatch - Streets and Roads; Francis Coughlin - Building and Zoning; Harold Freeman - Public Property; Donald Whynot - Finance and Ordinances; Harry Brady - license. It would be very helpful if you would save the above list, then if you have a complaint to make, you can take it up with the proper person or com­ mittee. GENERAL VILLAGE MEETING The next meeting will be on May 13 at 8 p.m. All villagers are urged to attend this im­ portant meeting as the trustees will be discussing the ap­ propriation budget for the coming year. LADIES LEAGUE On May 5 besides their regular meeting, the members held their yearly birthday party with Connie O'Rourke as hostess. The women enjoyed a delicious buffet. Bunco winners that evening were Helen Para with first prize; Viola Arbogast with second, Eunice Tobey with third; Joan Delatorre with fourth; and Connie O'Rourke was the winner of the booby prize. UNEXPECTED VISITORS Mr. and Mrs. Bud Caho drove out very hurriedly last week from Sauk Village* and paid a surprise visit to Eunice and Roy Tobey when they heard that Eunice was sick in bed. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO Richard Hyatt who will be celebrating his birthday on May 15. IN CLOSING I would appreciate it very much if the readers of this column would pass the word to their neighbors that may not be getting the paper or haven't read it yet, the information from last week's paper regarding the repairing and reconditioning the mailboxes and surrounding areas. It is very important that this be done soon. HEARINT AIDS Richard Stoll hearing aid specialist, will be in my office every Mon.- Wed.-and Fri. By appoint­ ment only. New and re­ conditioned aids. Ear molds made to order. Tube jobs done while you wait. Loaners i vailable Mallory and Duracell batteries for all makes. Free hearing tests. 1407 N. GREEN ST. McHENRY 385-0125 1% Blocks North of McHenry State Bank STATI FAKM I N S U R A N C C Granville Sornson Phone 385-1627 3104 W. Route 120 McHenry, M. STATE FARM FIRE and CASUALTY COMPANY Horn* Office: Bloomlngton, Illinois PAGE 12-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1971 Entering the La Susa farm, one is frequently welcomed by this alert cat known as Silly Six Toes. Like all of the other cats on the farm, the attractive male specimen was an abandoned waif when found by the family. It has six claws chi one front paw and seven on the other. Silly Six Toes stands on a garment rack looking out the garage door so he can readily learn the identity of visitors. Charm Tameth The Beast On the farm of John and Jean La Susa on the Johnsburg- Wilmot road, Spring Grove, there is an unique and in­ teresting relationship which continues to unfold between man and beast. The farm is not of the or­ dinary variety... In the three years since the La Susas have resided there, they have shown their love for animals which have been acquired in a variety of ways, many through "adoption" after they were abandoned. The hobby of raising wild animals such as deer and llamas will be con­ tinued, according to Mrs. La Susa, who adds that in time they may supply zoos and game preserves. At the present time they are caring for four white tail deer (a family which will be growing any day); a male llama for which they plan to buy a female friend; wild and domestic rabbits. Also part of the farm is Shawn, one of five Irish setter dogs, which is trained to pull a sulky cart. This he did in last summer's Marine Festival parade. They also own Misty, a 5-gaited saddle bred mare; Ibby, three-fourths Arab stallion; two horses and several cats and kittens, all of the latter having been acquired when found homeless. One needs only to watch the gentle manner of Mrs. La Susa and witness the trust the animals have in her to realize that sometimes, with a revision of the old adage, it is true that man is often an animal's best friend. Keeping young wildlife alive is a fascinating hobby, and also Moe -- is the most aggressive as it stands on back legs to reach one that proves most satisfying for Jean La Susa. Meenie, the an eye dropper which contains a choice milk and honey corn- second of the four small bunnies -- Eenie, Meenie, Minee and bination. Plaindealer Photos Not many local farms are the proud possessors of llamas, but dinary farm. Above, Jean La Susa attracts Little Louie the llama jp then, the La Susa farm on Johnsburg-Wilmot ^oad is not an or- with a choice edible. pile of ashes? With a gentle manner which has endeared her to all of the animals on the family farm, Jean What happens when you're offered $18,000 for your $24,200 You take it if you haven't increased your home insurance to keep pace with inflation. This is the kind of problem you could face if you bought and insured your home for $18,000 in 1963. See me to find out if your home is insured for its full value. I'll tell you about a low-cost State Farm Homeowners Policy that will insure your home for all it's worth ... and keep it that way with automatic Inflation Coverage. La Susa attracts two deer, Mommie and Flicka, with a banana.