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Charges are still pending in the collision of a Special Education of McHenry County school bus and a car last Friday morning. The crash occurred on Ringwood road, near the Legion clubhouse. Nine children and two older youths were hurt in the mishap. Most seriously injured were Randolph H. Watkins, driver of the auto, and his passenger, Andrew J. Hansen, both of Wonder Lake. They were taken to McHenry hospital, where Watkins was reported in satisfactory condition Monday morning. Hansen was later transferred to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, where he was said to be in good condition. v Donna J. Loser of McHenry, driver of the bus, escaped unhurt. However, nine of her twenty-five passengers were taken to McHenry hospital, where they were treated and released. Collision Injures 1 1 An injured student is carried from the bus. Traffic is halted as rescue vehicles arrive from McHenry and Johnsburg. Staff Photos By Wayne Gay lord Members of the Sheriff's department help the injured into the rescue units. A Johnsburg Rescue squad member arrives on the scene. It was head-on and the auto receivedIhe worst of the damage. As for injuries, there were two in the auto, while the bus had nine. Spectators arrive to assist the injured. Name Schaffer Secretary Of Problems Unit State Senator Jack Schaffer, R-Cary, was elected secretary of the County Problems commission at the organizational meeting of the commission in Springfield Jan. 9. Senator Schaffer was the McHenry County Auditor prior to his election to the State Senate in 1972 and has spon­ sored much county legislation, including the county board election consolidation bill which provided for the con­ solidation of the county board elections with the March primaries and November election. The County Problems commission is charged with the responsibilities of holding hearing and proposing legislation to improve county government in the areas of revenue, zoning, salaries of employees and officers, public health safety and to update and revise existing laws and statutes pertaining to counties. Senator Schaffer stated, election to this commission post is particularly gratifying to him because it will enable him to work more effectively on the needed legislation to improve and modernize county government. He has been working in this area ever since he was elected McHenry County Auditor and he has every hope that this com­ mission will make a meaningful contribution towards the goal of better county government for the people of Illinois. The County Problems commission consists of four­ teen members - five Senators, five Representatives and four public members. Senator Carl * * * * * t * * * * * * * *. * J * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Are You New In * 1 McHenry -Area : •••••••••• Do You Know Someone new; WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA ! ! ! ! ! CALL JOAN STULL DORIS ANDREAS 385-5418 385-45^ 'V ,«* & J? J % O. % M9YMI WELCOME Hanke Named Chief Scout O. August Hanke, a forty-five year veteran Scouter, who has been a member of the Blackhawk Area Boy Scout Council's Executive board since 1932, has been named the Council's Chief Scout to suc­ ceed the late C.W. Inman. The position is primarily honorary but in view of the rich background of experience and service, the individual - is frequently called upon for counsel and special assign­ ments. Hanke was council president 1940-44 and its treasurer for the next thirteen years. The council has recognized his distinguished service to boyhood with its Silver Beaver award. ' Subsequently he Berning of Deerfield was elected chairman and Senator Daniel Dougherty of Chicago was elected vice-chairman. received the regional award of the Silver Antelope from the National council's Region Seven Executive committee and was named an honorary life member. Also, the National Lutheran Committee on Scouting, recognizing his service to Scouting in the Lutheran church, presented him the Lamb award. For his twenty years of service on the National Council's Relationship com­ mittee he has received special recognition for helping extend Scouting in rural America. The degree of Honorary American Farmer was awarded to him by the Future Farmers of America. HAPPINESS IS: FINDING WHAT YOU WANT IN THE PLAINDEALER'S CLASSIFIED WAN AD SECTION TODAY !! iiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiimiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiii||iiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiuiiii^ s KOENEMANN Country Made Sausages, Hams and Bacon GERMAN IMPORTS AND CHEESES A Full Line Of . Delicatessen J KNOW YOUR AREA-ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST J I 815-385-6260 Gas Mileage Rate Available For 1974 Cars T h e E n v i r o n m e n t a l Protection agency has released a list of gasoline mileage ratings for 1974 model cars sold in the United States, notes Pat Frank, McHenry county Ex­ tension adviser, home economics. EPA's miles-per-gallon figures are based on tests for car manufacturer's com­ pliance with the agency's standards for air pollution control. Miss Frank explains that EPA's test is a suburban- urban cycle that is 7.5 miles long. The test is patterned after the conditions a driver en­ counters going from home to work, driving at speeds up to 57 miles per hour. The actual mileage per gallon a consumer receives depends on a variety of factors, she adds. These include the manner in which the car is driven, frequency of cold starts, and use of power- absorbing accessories such as Social Security Supplemental security in­ come checks for January will be delivered throughout the month, according to William Biscomb, Social Security district manager in Woodstock. The supplemental security income program will establish a nationally uniform income floor for people 65 or over, or blind, or disabled who have litUe or no income and limited resources. Payments start in January. "Most supplemental security income checks will be delivered in the first week of January," air conditioning, power steering and automatic tran­ smission. The EPA's in­ formation helps compare one car with another at purchase time. \ For a free copy of EPA's listing of miles per gallon for 1974 cars, write to "Fuel Economy," Office of Public A f f a i r s , E n v i r o n m e n t a l P r o t e c t i o n A g e n c y , Washington, D.C. 20460. Biscomb said. "But some may be delivered later in the month because eligibility claims are still being decided. People 65 and over, or blind, or disabled getting Illinois public assistance payments will get supplemental security i n c o m e p a y m e n t s automatically and don't have to apply. The federal supplemental security income program is run by the Social Security ad- minstration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. "But supplemental security income payments will be financed by general revenues, not by Social S e c u r i t y c o n t r i b u t i o n s , " Biscomb said. GI home loan activities in October, though down somewhat from a year ago, continued their rebound from July levels. October loans totaled 27,200, a 14 percent increase over September. Appraisal requests climbed 17 percent to 43,500, while loan applications rose 7 percent to 26,750. Just east at Rt. 12 = - .. VOLO 1 ^iinriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiT? For Immediate Delivery 1974 AUTO LICENSE PLATES Purchase your 1974 license plates. NOW ON SALE HERE! ' STATE ISSUED, PREPRINTED APPLICATIONS ore required this year to purchase license plates. Forms to order applico- tions are available at the bank if you do not have the appli­ cation mailed to you by-the State. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McHENRY 3814 West Elm Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 Glaucoma Is Dangerous But Controllable Glaucoma is not the scary disease that it is often reputed to be, according to the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness, "if it is detected in time." Glaucoma, the Society ex­ plains, is not a cancer. It is not a virulent infection. It is not contagious. It is not the same as a cataract. It does not mean that blindness is inevitable. Simply described, glaucoma is a condition in which there is an increased pressure of the fluid within the eyeball. One small instrument, the tonometer, quickly, easily, and painlessly tests the tension in the eyeball. Its use is a recommended part of every complete eye examination. Even if glaucoma is diagnosed, there is no reason to panic, the Society emphasizes, since the chances are excellent that the condition can be kept under control and com­ plications avoided through the use of drugs that relieve the pressure, or through simple surgical procedures. But glaucoma allowed to progress undetected is still one of the greatest single causes for impaired vision, and even blindness. Because of this hidden danger, the disease contiues to stand as the major reason for at least every-other-year eye checkpup. P THE BETTER A VtfPMAN looks, me ux&ee A MAN DOES.