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Tornado Classes For Volunteer Observers McHenry County Civil Defense will sponsor a class for volunteer weather observers Thursday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. It will be held in the operations room in the Civil Defense section of the cour­ thouse at Woodstock. Ron Pierce, Civil Defense volunteer and chief of the Weather Observers division, said that the meeting is open to anyone interested in learning how to identify tornadoes. The class will be conducted by Robert Somrek, meteorologist from the National Weather Service office in Chicago. At present there are a number of volunteer observers whose efforts are coordinated through the county Civil Defense office. Those attending may join this group at this particular meeting. John J. Shay, director McHenry County Civil Defense, said there is nothing anyone can do to prevent a tornado, but there is a great deal everyone can do to minimize the danger if they take the proper precautions. Because of the lack of equipment to detect tornadoes the Weather Service relies heavily on these volunteer observers. According to Pierce, when a tornado warning is issued for this area alP volunteer ob­ servers are notified. They are assigned to certain locations in McHenry county and transmit any pertinent information to Holiday Hills 385-5641 Good Guys Gather To Improve Roads In Subdivision The roads have really been getting the attention lately. the Civil Defense Emergency Operations center (EOC) over several radio frequencies. The National Weather Service weather teletype at the EOC is watched closely. All in­ formation regarding ap­ proaching severe weather is transmitted over all county police, Fire and Civil Defense frequencies by the McHenry County Sheriff's department. WHARTON BLACKTOP PAVING IS NOW TAKING ORDERS COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • New Drives • Resurfacing • Seal Coating for Old Blacktop • Parking Areas Put an End to Mud and Slush! Let your driveway problems be ours Quality Work at Reasonable Prices Qualified and Fully Equipped LOCAL and RELIABLE Call anytime for FREE ESTIMATE! PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE WHARTON BLACKTOP PAVING call 312-223-5634 GRAYSLAKE or 312-367-0676 LIBERTYVILLE Feb. 28 the Friday after the emergency meeting on roads, the grader was out and made a great improvement over the ruts under the direction of Ken Chappel and John ^yan Duyn. On Wed., March 5, John Van Duyn, Jack White, Ken Chappel and Allen White put cold patch on the worst areas of Sunset. Then on Sunday, March 9, a bunch of guys were out in front of the Carlson home, cleaning out the culvert that goes under Pine street. You haven't lived until you've spent several hours outside in 25 degree weather, standing in cold mud sticking your hands in colder water trying to clean out 30 feet of culvert that is packed mud that hasn't been cleaned out for about 10 years. Roger Thietje and Leonard Siatta started around 8 a.m. with Ken Chappel coming later with his back hoe tractor. Bill Abbink, Chuck and Eddie Chappel, Ken Carlson and Rick Hill gave much needed physical and moral support along with the help of Bill Campbell and Jim Colburn who brought coffee. The culvert finally opened up around 5 p.m. NEEDSAND Mr. Campbell informed me that the beach area is rapidly deteriorating. Because of finances after the road work is done, he is asking for donations from the residents for the specific purpose of buying mason sand for the beach area. This must be done soon so that the sand can be laid on the ice, so when the ice melts that the sand will put a layer to cover what tends to be mud at the bottom of the beach. VANDALISM There have been several reports of residents' mail boxes being vandalized here in the subdivision. If you see any vandalism going on, get license numbers and description of car, then report it to the local authorities. NOTE OF THANKS My thanks goes to Karen Kottke as she left the writing of the column. It took many phone calls and hours to gather the news, so the column would be interesting to you as a reader. 4 ACES The 4 Aces our 4-H Club for Holiday Hills has brought to my attention that the money from selling seeds which started THANK V0U!!! We wish to thank the many individuals who assisted us during the recent fire at our Valley View School We express profound gratitude to the following: THE McHENRV TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT, COMPANIES 1, 2, and 3 for their immediate and extremely competent response to our call for help. THE MCHENRY COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT for their cooperation and efficient investigation. THE MCHENRY ELEMENTARY DISTRICT 15 CUSTODIANS who so tirelessly and effectively prepared Valley View School for opening on Tuesday. THE VAUEY VIEW STAFF who willingly contributed their energy and materials to insure the smooth and rapid return to regular classroom activity. And to the many others who assisted us during this difficult period, as well as those who so generously offered their help. McHENRV ELEMENTARY DISTRICT 15 BOARD OF EDUCATION AND ADMINISTRATION March 1 will go to the Federation for other 4-H ac­ tivities instead of donating it to the juvenile diabetes foun­ dation. The following people gave help for Share The Fun, Sally Carroll, the script that was used. Mr. and Mrs. Gregg, the transportation of props, Mr. and Mrs. Bartkus, chairs, Mr. and Mrs. Drew, Mr. and Mrs. Hoglund, Mr. Ripley, driving, Mr. Kasprzyk, picking up the box that was used, and all the judges in the contest. GET-WELL WISHES Though Cari Jaramski is still in the hospital, she is doing quite well and her spirit is remarkable. Again we ask that you send her a card and let her know that we are thinking about her. Her address is Cari Jaramski care of Evanston Hospital, 2650 Ridge avenue, Evanston, 111., 60201 Room 3308 Bed 1. VISITING C.J. Kasprzyk who is 4 years old visited a week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Franks, who reside in Chicago. MUSIC A number of boys and girlc from Holiday Hills that belong to the McHenry Junior high concert band are to be congratulated for the out­ standing job they performed on March 1 in the District 8 Band Contest held in Wauconda. The first division superior rating was given them. Those getting first place will be eligible to participate in the state contest on April 26. BOY SCOUTS Troop 162 is selling fertilizer weed and feed which covers 10,000 square feet selling at $13.95 a bag at last year's prices. The money from the sales will be used to fix the troop's bus. If you would like to buy a bag of the fertilizer please contact Rick Conneil 385-3756. SPECIAL BIRTHDAY Ella DeLattre is a very remarkable lady. She celebrated her ninetieth bir­ thday on Sunday, March 9. Mrs. DeLattre is the great- grandmother of Colleen Priko. A party was given in her honor at the Priko residence with fifty guests in attendance. All had a good time. "We want you to know that on days like today, our thoughts and good wishes keep going your way." Many happy more. SPORTS The twenty-first win went to the Warriors Friday, Feb. 28, after they defeated Crystal Lake 63-52. Steve Kasprzyk County Treasurer Heads '75 Achievement Program AUDREY WALGENBACH A county treasurer, a school made some of (he most im­ portant points during the game. This placed them second in the North Suburban. On March fourth Steve again brought home sixteen points in the McHenry win in the regional game for a score of 94-37. ;steve and another teammate led the Warriors in a 40 to 10 lead. Then in the third period Steve broke with the ball for the basket and without looking flipped a backhand over the head pass to one of his teammates WEDNESDAY March 19 is the H H P.O A. meeting at the Campbell residence 2410 Driftwood at 8 p.m. A discussion on the sub­ ject of incorporation will be the topic. Please come as it is ^ very important meeting. THIS AND THAT Don't forget the Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for March 23. More news will be given at the March 12 meeting. If you would like to donate a bag of candy contact Sally Carroll 385-7609 or drop it by her home 2407 S. Riverview. CIRCUS BOUND Monday, March 10, Billy Gabriel, Jerry Hill and Dianna Hill had the privilege of seeing a circus for the first time. This was sponsored by the Shriners who also operate several hospitals throughout the country, one being in Oak Park where Jerry is a patient. The perforamnce was very good with two and a half hours of continuous entertainment, which will continue daily till March 21. PAGE 17 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1975 Lake County, Grayslake; Elgin Community college, Elgin;< Highland Community college, \ Freeport; Joliet Junior college,; Joliet; Kankakee Community college, Kankakee; Kiswauke€ college, Malta; McHenry County college, Crystal Lake£ Rock Valley college, Rockford^ Sauk Valley college, Dixon, and Waubonsee Community college. Sugar Grove. £j Judging will take plac£ March 21 in DeKalb. Two winners will be selected - one man and one woman - t<£ represent the northern district in the state-wide finals of the Student Achie v e m e n t Recognition program April 24; The twelve district winners -* two from each district in the state -- will receive $250 and a" personalized plaque, and wilf" compete for $1,000 cash awards to be presented to the out­ standing man and woman in thtf state community college system. " Mrs. Walgenbach, a native of McHenry county, is serving hef second term as county treasurer, after working in the treasurer's office for thirty-five years and serving as chief deputy treasurer prior to her election. She is chairman of the state Zone 4 Treasurers' association, and was 1970-71 secretary of the Illinois Association of County Treasurers. district administrator, and a university president have been selected judges for the northern district competition in the s t a t e - w i d e S t u d e n t Achievement Recognition Program for 1975. The awards program, sponsored and administred for the sixth successive year by Chicago's Continental Bank, aims to create public awareness of the Illinois community college system by giving local, regional, and state-wide recognition to outstanding community college students. The bank is providing $14,600 in award money this year. Chairman of the judging panel for the northern district is Audrey R. 'Walgenbach, treasurer of McHenry county. The other two judges are Alvin D. 'Kennedy, assistant superintendent for business with Aurora School District 129 and I)r. Lester Carr, president of Lewis university, Lockport. The judges will interview twenty students selected as campus winners at the ten community colleges in the northern district. Those schools are College of McHenry 4-H'ers Rate Well In Share-The-Fun Twenty-three McHenry county 4-H clubs participated in the annual Share-the-Fun show Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, at the Woodstock high school. The Share-The-Fun show gives the participating 4- H club the opportunity to write, produce, and star in a 3-5 minute variety act. The objective of the club act is to entertain the audience. The acts are introduced by M.C.'s who have the same objective in mind. The M.C.'s had the audience attention, singing, relaying balloons and telling jokes while the back stage crew busily helped the next act set up. The top three acts and the top 3 M.C.'s were chosen by four judges. The top act and M.C. will participate in the 1975 Illinoi State Fair Share-the-Fun show Aug. 7-14. The other two acts are alternates. The top act,"Let 4-H'ers Lead The Way" was a song and dance routine by the Junior^ Wonder Maids 4-H elub from Crystal Lake. The top M.C. was Linda Rich, a member of the Harvard Prairie Toppers 4-H club. The first alternate act was "4-H on Parade" by the Greenwood Gremlins 4-H club. The second alternate act was "you are Invited" by the Pleasant Valley Cornhuskers 4- H club of Woodstock. The first alternate M.C. was Kim Kantlehner of the Busy Three 4-H club, McHenry, and the second alternate was Kathy Luerssen of the Hartland Homemakers 4-H club. Two clubs were given honorable Mention. They were the Cloverleaf Boosters of Huntley and the Lincoln Cloverleaves of McHenry. CAN'T WIN Nothing seems to work for old Fred these days Last week he came into the office a half hour early every morning Finally the boss said something about it: "Fred, are you having troubles at home?" LOST WAGES Las Vegas has everything One guy pulled into a parking space, put a dime in the meter--and lost his car' That town is getting really crowded Nobody has enough money for the trip home And then there's the Martian who landed in Las Vegas demanding to be "taken to the cleaners " John Ihnella, computer. There's a "device" in this room that's equipped with an immense memory bank that can receive customer complaints, sort through a maze of lines and cables, then send a crew to the trouble spot, all in a*matter of minutes That's him in the striped shirt His name is John Fanella and he's one of the many Edison dispatchers who are ready for action 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Because when there's an emergency, it's the dispatcher who gets the call He's the man who uses raw information and his powers of deduction to estimate where, along the thousands of miles of overhead lines and under­ ground cable, the problem lies He's the man who then sends out the emergency crews to track it down and solve it And because electricity is so vital to the welfare of a city, he must do all this with computer-like efficiency -- whether the problem is an overloaded transformer or a tornado. John Fanella has been through- storms so bad that emergency crews had to be called in from as far away as Colorado He's worked through the night restoring electricity Commonwealth Edison Working for you. to a factory so people could go back to work in the morning He's even sent out a man to rescue a pet cat stranded on a pole In a day when some companies rely heavily on the impersonal response of a computer, we're glad to have John and our other dispatchers. As he puts it "I have the highest respect for this department and our people They're the most dedicated people I've ever met But you've got to be dedicated to be in this business"