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PAGE 14 - PLAINDE A LER-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, lfTf Ye Olde om Fest y&V'i mmm Shown in a replica of an early colonial one-room school are Kim Bicentennial celebration to be held at the First United Methodist Downs, left, Don Jensen, Robin Jensen and Jennifer Lockwood. church In McHenry this weekend. This will he one of the attractions at "Ye Olde Freedom Fest", a - STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Friday and Saturday of this week, Feb. 20 and 21, the United Methodist church of McHenry will celebrate the Bicentennial by inviting everyone to "Ye Olde Freedom Fest." There will be many items of fun and interest taking place in this two day celebration. Quilting, candle making and baking are just some of the early colonial American crafts that will be demonstrated or on display. An old fashioned blacksmith will be at work making jewelry that can be purchased. Apple head car­ vings, a wax museum and a freedom library, featuring many artifacts and articles about the revolutionary days, will be just part of a busy schedule of activities. A musical spoof on the midnight ride of Paul Revere titled, "What's Up Paul?" will include a cast of thirty. Many of the costumes have been hand­ made. The play has been written and directed by the Ray Jensen family. Ray Jensen, general chairman, has been active in Boy Scout work and is a member of the McHenry Choral club, which he served for seven years at President. There will be square dancing and the minuet will be per­ formed. There will be con­ tinuous entertainment during the dinner hour *in the "ballroom." Some of the food items served will be Pioneer stew, chicken, Pilgrim chili, Paul Revere sundaes and American apple pie. The chefs are Harry Hans and Frank Gregory, assisted by Hank Jackson. An early colonial, one-room school will be in session and the children will take part in a spelldown and ciphering. Also, an early American preaching service can be visited. The time for these events will be from 6 until 11 p.m. each 'evening. Tickets will be available at the door. Everyone in town is invited to attend and may come in costume if they like. Record Crowd Family Service-Mental Health In Annual Meet Main participants In the annual meeting of the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic association gather following the most successful annual meeting in history. Featured talk by one of the architects of today's modernised mental health care program In Illinois, Dr. Francis Gerty, helped attract 118 to the meeting. From left are Mario Peres, retiring president; Dr. Salvador Martinez, medical director; Dr. Francis Gerty; and Mrs. Margaret Kelly, annual meeting dinner chairman. (DON PEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY) L€OR OUT Northern Illinois BUICK'S for LESS '76 CENTURY SPECIAL Fully Equipped o Landau Top o Power Steering o Steel Belted Radials o White wall Tires o Wheel Covers o Automatic Trans, o Buick Economy 6 cylinder Similar Savings '76 EUctras '76 LaSabres '76 Skylarks '76 R«gals 5 8 7 - 2 5 5 5 Three new officers were elected by the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic for McHenry County association board of directors at the organization meeting last week. The board meeting followed the annual association meeting, attended by 118 for the largest crowd to attend since the clinic's founding in 1959-60. Dr. Truman Esau, Wood­ stock resident who is clinical director at Forest hospital in DesPlaines, was elected president of the board. Other officers include Mrs. Mary Stompanato, Woodstock, vice- president; Mrs. Joan Brown, Woodstock, secretary; and Mrs. Mae Stinespring, McHenry, treasurer. Mrs. Stinespring, re-elected treasurer, has served on the board for many years. She was a member of the original group that helped found the organization. Elected to the board were the following persons, in addition to the officers, a total of twenty - three board members: James Bates, Alan Cornue, Joan Mansfield, Robert Moriocher, Mario Perez, Bill Tammeus, and Jean Dooley, Woodstock; Margaretha deLorenzo, Island Lake; Eileen Franks, Margaret Kelly, Larry Lof- felmacher, Marengo; the Rev. Herman Graef, Alyce Kowal, Elizabeth Nolan and the Rev. Ralph Smith, McHenry; Verdin Hull, Ronald Tannehill, Crystal Lake; Ralph Nichols, Hebron; and Howard Shapiro, Algonquin. Dr. Esau succeeded Mario Perez, Woodstock, who had' been president since August, 1974. Dr. Esau and his family have lived in the Woodstock area for about three-one- half TAX FACTS | If you earned less than $8,000 last year you may be eligible for a special payment of up to $400 from the Internal Revenue Service. To be eligible for Earned Income Credit, you must: Have received under $8,000 in total income from all sources, which includes wages, salary, tips or other employee com­ pensation. PaiH more than half the coot -f of maintaining a home for yourself and at least one dependent child for the entire year. A dependent child must be under 19 years of age or a full-time student. Charles F. Miriani, district director for northern Illinois, said that qualified individuals who earned $4,000 or less will receive a credit of 10 percent of their earned income, up to a maximum of $400. Those earning more than $4,000 but less than $8,000 will receive a reduced credit. "Individuals eligible for this credit payment must file a tax return in order to receive it," Miriani said. "The requirement to file the tax return includes those individuals who wouldn't ordinarily be required to file a return because their earnings are so low." "In order to be sure that individuals eligible for earned Income Credit receive it, IRS is checking all tax returns. If it appears an individual may be eligible for Earned Income Credit but did not claim it, they will be sent a notice which they can return for credit." Additional information on Earned Income Credit can be obtained by contacting your nearest IRS office or by calling toll-free telephone number 800- 972-5400. C O N S U M E R G U I D F M N E S U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission es­ timates that approximate­ ly 7,000 persons are treated in the nation s hospital emergency rooms each year for injuries associated with Her qalxskal look says plainly. "Is there a home for me?" This young Hunting Breed female to staying at 385-7578. PHOTOCOM PHOTO description of the missing animal in columns handling pet problems that run in local publications. And check out the animal shelter serving your community and county. It's really best to do this in person. Of course, you'll describe your pet in a phone call, but as there is always a margin for error in one per­ son's explanation and another's interpretation, the best way is to go and see for yourself if any of the animals brought in to the shelter or kept by individuals happens to be your pet. Pets to adopt may be seen at the county shelter, 11608 Banford road, Woodstock, open 9 to 5 daily, and on Saturday from 10 to noon and 1 to 3. Telephone 338-7040. Helping Paws maintains an office staffed by volunteers, open Monday through Friday frohi 10 to noon, and from 1 to 3. Phone: 459-2641. You may call them about missing pets and Bv Estelle Atwell Your pet is lost. You are tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep, thinking about what could have hajjpened to your beloved pet. Most of us in. that predicament will follow every lead, turn to every source for help. There are steps to take im­ mediately. Call local com­ munity police. Let Neighbors know. Advertise. Or, list the other animal problems. At this time there is a need for more volunteers, both those who can spare 2 hours a day, or 4, to help in the office, and those who would be willing to care for an animal in their home, until it is adopted. DOGS FOR ADOPTION A female Hunting Breed mix will be large. She is about 7 months and weighs 50 pounds. Has short tan coat with white paws and chest. House broken. DHL shot. Nice disposition. 344- 0513. This Springer Spaniel mix female will be a wonderful pet. She is housebroken, has a lovely disposition and beautiful eyes. She had had shots and is spayed. Color •'black and white. Age • 14 months. Needs fenced yard. 312-526-7095. Black Spaniel-Terrier mix female will be spayed for adopter. She is housebroken, very affectionate, and has all shots. 1 year old. 455-1186. Small purebred Fox Terrier, male, is tan and white. He is housebroken and has all shots. Age - 2M> years. Belongs in home with no young children. 455-2739. ' Purebred Siberian Husky, about 2 years old, is black and white. He is good with children. Has DHL shot. Call 455-1308 after 5. One year old, this Lab- Shepherd mix female is black with white paws. She has all shots and is a medium size dog. Help is offered with spaying expense. 459-2641. Two mixed breed puppies (both male) are paper-trained. 12 weeks old. One is black and white, the other black and tan. They will be small dogs. 385- 9654. A yellow Labrador Retriever (female) is housebroken, has all shots, is good with children, 1 year old. 459-5213. CATS FOR ADOPTION Part Siamese male kitten, 10 weeks old, is housebroken. He's white, with gray striped face and brown button nose. 385-9248 after 4. Two males, one a long-haired black and tan Tiger, the other a short-haired black and gray Tiger, are young (probably under 1 year). They are housebroken and have DHL shots. 459-1334.r A small kitten, sex unknown, is i gray and black Tiger who resembles an ocelot. 459 9208. A long-haired Calico kitten is black, gold, and white. She is housebroken, has DHL shot, and is very affectionate. 385- 6059. She is young (about 1 year), gray and white, housebroken, and good with children. 385-4390 This female is a Persian type, has long gray hair, and is a small cat. Housebroken, Call 385-0424 days and ask for J.J. 728-0586 evenings. A young female Domestic cat is a tortoiseshell. She is housebroken and has declawed front paws. Very affectionate. 459-3800 days; 459-7854 evenings. Gray and black Tiger kitten, female, is housebroken. 385- 5055 LOST AND FOUND Lost: a large male Irish Setter, 2 years old, wearing brown leather collar with silver studs. He was lost in the Pistakee Bay area. 385-0490. Lost: black Miniature Poodle, male, 9 years old. He is clipped and was wearing red collar and rabies tag No. 1655. He was lost near Kent Acres. Call 385-9773 days; 385-8222 after 5. Lost: an all black male Domestic Cat, 2Vi years old. He is medium size, no collar, and was lost near South St., in McHenry. Reward. Call 385- 0947 days; 385-1615 evenings. Lost : part Persian kitten, male, all white. He was lost from Capri Terrace, McHenry Shores. 344-2486. Found: in Pistakee Bay area, a male Domestic Cat, possibly part Russian Blue, gray medium length fur, wearing brown leather collar with rhinestones. 385-0490. AT THE McHENRY COUNTY SHELTER Waiting and hoping: Black and white English Setter mix male; Irish Setter male; black and white Collie found in Coventry; female Beagle; 2 male Poodles; 2 St. Bernards; blonde male Dachshund- Terrier mix, shaggy; short- haired mix breed male, brindle color; Puppies, puppies; kit­ tens, kittens; love children; and many, many more. McHenry Girl Injured In One-Car Accident Julie M. Bullis of 1402 W. Dee road, McHenry, was reported in satisfactory condition in the local, hospital Thursday - morning. She was injured in a one-car crash that occurred near 6 o'clock Wednesday evening on Rt. 176, west of River road. Ms. Bulljs was unable to make a statement at the scene because of her injuries. Deputies said her car left the road and struck a utility pole with force. Freida P. Miller of 1513 Draper road, McHenry, was injured last week when her car door was hit as she was leaving the vehicle. The incident took place on Elm street in front of the Jewel Tea store. Mrs. Miller had parked her car along the curb and was preparing to get out of the auto when a vehicle driven by Louise P. Sheelgan of 115 North boulevard, McHenry, hit the car Sheelgan said She intended to turn right into the parking lot when suddenly she saw the Miller door standing open. A ticket for improper left turn was issued to Rose M. Jensen of 4317 Qlearview drive, McHenry, following an ac­ cident last Wednesday evening at the intersection of Route 120 and Meadow lane. Police reported James" E. Liston of 913 Sharon drive, Woodstock, was west-bound on the highway when the Jensen auto turned in front of him and they collided. Bruce L. Mohnen of 3707 W. Young street, McHenry, was ticketed by city police for driving without headlights when required, following a two- car collision at the intersection of Route 120 and Meadow lane Friday evening about 5:45. According to the report, Herbert J. Sass of 4914 Oak- wood drive, McHenry, was east-bound on the highway. As he entered the Intersection, Wife11 car was hit broadside by the Mohnen auto which was making a left turn onto Meadow lane. A three-car accident at 11:30 Tuesday morning resulted in a ticket being issued to Victoria Kerechek of 3723 W. Grand avenue, McHenry. She was charged with failure to yield right-of-way on left turn. The Kerechek auto was east- bound on 121m and had stopped at its intersection with Front street. As she attempted to make a left turn north-bound onto Front street, her car was hit by a west-boudn auto driven by John P. Miller of 5410 Wilmot road, McHenry. After the two cars collided, another east-bound car driven by Pamela J. Diedrich of 1505 Sunnyside Beach drive, McHenry, hit the rear of Kerechek's auto. A deer was hit Sunday morning about 11:15 on Crystal Lake road by a car driven by Robert P. Coughlin of 4303 W. Crystal Lake road, McHenry. "' Coughlin was about one-half mile south of Bull Valley road when the deer crossed into the path of the car. He applied his brakes but was unable to avoid hitting the animal. Joseph Burrafato of 4821 W. Crystal Lake road, McHenry, hit a 700 lb., angus heifer when it appeared in his traffic lane at 4411 Alden road near Wood­ stock, early last Saturday morning. Burrafato reported he ap­ plied his brakes when he saw the animal but was unable to avoid hitting it. The animal was seriously injured and was taken care of by the owner's son. The pwner is Paul H. Kruse. electric blenders, mixers, meat grinders, choppers and slicers. Be safe. Look for electric appliances with sturdy construction. Make sure the appliance stands firmly and level without danger of tipping. years, and he has been on the clinic's board for almost two years. He became clinical director at Forest Hospital last July. Dr. Esau received his M.D. from Albany Medical college in New York. He is board certified in psychiatry and neurology and is a fellow of the American Psychiatric Chicago Medical school and is consultant to five area schools and colleges. Advertising Is Like Bird Hunting You Can Fill The Air With Shot But, If You Fail To Hit The Target You Don't Bring Home The Game! ADVERTISING IN THE . . . McHENRY PLAIN DEALER Is Like Shooting Sitting Ducks!