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DU-BRO PRODUCTS SECTION 2- PAt.U i - PLAINDEALEH-WEDNESDAY. MARCH 24.1»7« Teacher Of The Week (District l .*i Skinner Frowns On State Lease Agreement twice To Ta es --*rn nnni iinnnni'nnoncoou Mrs Colleen Jackson is a fourth grade teacher at Valley View school She has taught at St John's school in Milwaukee and has taken graduate studies from La Verne college She is married, a member of the language Arts committee, and enjoys skiing, sewing and interior decorating. Although she resides in Woodstock, her hometown is McMenry. Her class recently completed a unit on the human skelton "Moogle Money" is very active among her students. Students who successfully complete various assignments receive the money which can be redeemed at an auction in the nt ar future. The color green was quite evident in her class as the students finished up a project The Illinois Department of Transportation has signed a two-year lease with J Kmil Anderson & Son, Inc., of Des Plaines which will repay the owner one-third of the building's cost each year, The building is located at the corner of Route 58 and Meacham Road in Schaumburg IDOT offices in Elgin and Chicago were closed in order to consolidate them there Illinois is committed to paying $9 94 per square foot per year for the building that S c h a u m b u r g ' s b u i l d i n g department estimates cost $24 91 a square foot to build At that rent, the building will be completely paid for in three years, observed State Rep Cal Skinner, Jr/ (R-Crystal Lake), a member of^he House Ap­ propriations 'committee sub- committW^investigating the situation "Illinois is committed by lease to pay $1.25 million per year for two years for a building that cost an estimated $3.1 million to build," explained Skinner after the hearing. "By the time our lease is up, the taxpayers will have paid for two-thirds of the multi-story creating a leprechaun village. They were to write stories about leprechauns and their activities. They worked on creating various games using the "command sentence" concept for reading. They created the rules and had to teach the game to other fourth grade students. The Social Stuides students also com­ pleted a unit involving the assembly line concept. building and have nothing to show for it but rent receipts. In addition, the background research prepared by the Democratic staff of the House Appropriations committee indicates that some 145 state employees transferred to Schaumburg from Elgin and Chicago receive free bus transportation from Elgin, Jefferson Park and the Skokie Swift terminal to Schaumburg. The cost is over $145,000 an­ nually, meaning each IDOT employee is being subsidized by about $1,000 of road fund taxes, according to Skinner. 33rd district Democrat, Tom Hanahan of McHenry, chairs the House Appropriations committee sub-committee and conducted the hearing i 1 College Honors ON DEAN'S LIST Two McHenry students have been named to the Dean's list for the fall semester at Marquette university. Denise M. Pieroni, 306 N. River road and Mary E. Bolger, 3513 W. Broad street were both men­ tioned for superior academic achievement. TOPSTL'DENT Jeanne L. Waginer of McHenry has been named on the Academic Dean's list for the fall semester of Morehead State university. Jeanne was eligible for recognition because she achieved a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. FIFTY YEARS i^CiO (Taken from the files of March 18, 1926) One of West McHenry's business men now operates another store at Genoa City, Wi., under the name of The State Line store. The acquisition of this business by Louis A Erickson was brought about by an exchange of some out-of-town property for the Genoa stock Mr. Erickson took possession last week and has placed his brother, Fred J Erickson in charge. A permit has been granted Mary Pouliot, proprietor of the Polly Prim tavern, to open the dance hall in this city, the dances to be held on Saturday night only of each week. A change in the personnel of the Fox River Valley State bank is announced, to take place about April 1, John A. Conrac), who has been the cashier for the past three years having resigned his position and N.H. Petesch. who is now an officer of the bank, will succeed Mr. Conrad as cashier. A song composed by a McHenryite, Dr. Carl Strueh of the health resort, will be sung at the recital given by the members of the Mark Oster opera club at the Fine Arts building, Chicago, April 11, and be broadcasted from WHT. Vehicle taxes are now due. The city clerk will be in Bolger's Drug store on Tuesday nights from 7 to 9, and at Vogt's Drug store on Thursday nights from 7 to 9. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 19, 1936) M r . a n d M r s . J o s e p h Diedrich welcomed their first child on Thursday, March 5. The baby was a boy and was born at St Therese's hospital, Waukegan. About eighty-five firemen from surrounding cities and towns attended the regular monthly dinner meeting of the McHenry County Firemen's association held at Bickler's hotel. Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. William Pries arrived home Wednesday night from a very enjoyable vacation spent in Florida. The McHenry Local of the Pure Milk association won the prize of five dollars awarded to the local having the largest per cent of its membership present at the annual meeting which was held in Chicago. Memories of bygone days have been revived by residents of West McHenry and childhood scenes have been recalled more vividly during the past few weeks by Clara Schiessle and her sister, Mrs. P H. Weber, as the work of movihg the old Schiessle home from the North­ western hotel property on Main street to the Will Buchert lot on John street. Mr. Buchert, who bought the house, now has it on its new foundation west of his filling station and it will soon be ready for occupancy. Raymond Ferwerda, who has been in a lumber camp at Ojibwa, Wi., is now at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ferwerda, where he is recovering from infection in his leg which was injured with a saw. ANNUAL Spring Sale! Cabinets reduced up to 18% These reductions are from our regular low discount ware­ house prices! And just in time for the spring remodeling you've been promising to do. The sale ends April 10th, so come in early while your choice is greatest. Save twice on kitchen cabinets. First by installing them your­ self. Second by buying now, while our prices are slashed! All our Carolina Oak cabinets are reduced by 18%, our Glen- wood line by 14%. Bring in your room measurements, and we'll help you plan your kit­ chen free. Cabinets start $"1^67 as low as JLm TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 29. 1951) Albert and George Vales, who have been playing with the Carl Sands orchestra at Dallas, Texas, for the past several months completed their engagement there and spent a few days last week at their home here. They have now rejoined the orchestra at the Cleveland hotel in Cleveland, Oh Marine Private First Class George L. Dasing, son of Mrs. Helen Huizings of Route 1, McHenry, was promoted to his present rank when he was graduated from boot camp on March 14. Since scouting for girls was revived in McHenry, four girls have won the distinction of being first to earn their first class badges. They are Bar­ bara Eggert, Joan Jeske, Karen Olsen, and Roberta Wirfs. The girls chose homemaking. Mrs. Ina Bickler of Spring Grove suffered serious injuries in a fall in her home this week and will be confined to the Woodstock hospital for several weeks. The McHenry community P.T.A. elected the following officers for 1951-52 at their meeting, March 22: Mrs. Paul Jessup, president; Mrs. Charles Logan, vice-president; Mrs. Norman Eggert, secretary and Mrs. Arnold Eckstein, treasurer. In a lovely wedding ceremony performed in the Zion Evangelical Lutheran c h u r c h l a s t S a t u r d a y a f ­ ternoon, Miss Marilyn Hughes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hughes, St. Clair Shores, Mi., became the bride of Mr. George Biggs of McHenry. Rev. Carl Lobitz, pastor officiated at the double ring ceremony. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 24, 1966) Miss Ginny Grek, a M.C.H.S. student, has been awarded a president freshman scholar­ ship for $500 and the privilege of using $1,000 maximum national defense student loan at Simpson college, Indianola, la. Bonnie Bruce of Ringwood is the envy of all the local teen­ agers since her recent en­ counter. On her way to her plane at O'Hare airport in Chicago, Bonnie had a chance to visit briefly with the singing group, "Sonny and Cher", and get their autographs. Eleanor Foley, Kathy Thompson, Rita Martin, Mildred Kinsala and Genevieve Knox saw Mr and Mrs Pat O'Brien in a stage play in Chicago. Sunday. Increases in money orders, insurance, registry, certified mail and CO D. rates will become effective March 26, Postmaster Leroy Smith said this wepk $h«fesa (Terry) Bir­ mingham, 16, Mill Lane, McHenry. has been a member of the Viscounts for the past seven years. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Birmingham. Entries open March 25 in the city's 1966 Marine Festival Queen contest Plans are being made at this time by the committee of the Chamber of Commerce for a trip for the 1966 queen and her mother. Last year she traveled to Washington DC. and there Miss Pattii Gray was royally entertained. The previous year Miss Beth Glysing and her mother traveled to the World's Fair in New York. St. John the Baptist church in Johnsburg wa$ the setting for a beautiful spring wedding March 19, when Miss Pamela Manke became the bride of Mr. Charles B. Caley, Jr Lakemoor-Lilymoor Sue Reese 385-7859 Junior Miss Contest Seeking Applicants Now Applications are now available for girls who wish to enter the Junior Miss contest. The applications must be sign by a parent or a guardian and a picture must also be presented. (School pictures are fine). The deadline for turning in your applications is May 1. You may pick them up and turn them back in to Sue Reese, 131 Sheridan road, Lakemoor. Rules this year are the same as for 1975. Ages are twelve to fifteen. The mini-charm course will be conducted by Patty Bitterman and Jane Topper. BICENTENNIAL REPORT FROM LAKEMOOR The bicentennial commission of Lakemoor was represented by Edna Garbacz, chairperson, and her husband, George; Les Nejedly, treasurer, and his wife, Barbara; Lil Baker and Sue Reese, secretary, at the Bicentennial conference for Northern Illinois in DeKalb Saturday March 13. The workshop and general sessions proved to be worth our time as much information was obtained. For more details please attend your next bicentennial meeting which is the second and fourth Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the municipal building. REMINDER Don't forget the skating party Monday, March 29. Everyone is invited. Let's make this a family affair. Time is from 7 to 10 p.m. at the McHenry Roller Rink. WEDDING RECEPTION On March 6, a wedding reception was held for Betsy Lillie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sinkler of S. Park. Lakemoor, and Danny Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Goodman, Lakeshore drive, also of Lakemoor. The reception was held at the Lakemoor municipal building and was attended by 100 guests. Friends and relatives canTe from Wisconsin,- Indiana, Chicago and the surrounding area. A good time was had by all. Danny and Betsy were married at the Zion Lutheran church of McHenry in an af­ ternoon service. Sincere appreciation to the village board for use of the building and to Ruth Freeman who had everything looking so nice. ANNOUNCEMENT On March 16, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Kelley had a 6 lbs. 2 oz. baby boy, Timothy Allen, making Lou Gravenstuck of Lilymoor a great grandmother. His maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thornton of Lilymoor. Paternal grand­ parent is Mrs. Norma Kelley. Timothy Allen has two sisters, Windy and Melanie waiting at home to love and care for him. LADIES LEAGUE Ladies had their regular meeting Wednesday, March 17. Third Wednesdays are social nights for the ladies. Helen Para won first prize, Florence Mix, second prize, Carol Voelke, third prize, Helen Netzel, fourth prize and Rose Zelenka won the bobby prize. Hostesses for the evening were Julia Kraus, and Florence Mix. The members of Ladies League would like to welcome leir club, Carol Green from stal Lake, Mary Kalemba find Carolie Miller both from Lakemoor. SPRING R-C AIRPLANE KITS BUY NOW all must go MONOKOTE Most panels reduced by 25* to *1 You'll find thousands of and textures. More than W j prefmished panels in the ol Plywood Minnesota's midwest's largest selection - panels are marked down to including pressed wood and ^ hardwood paneling in a \ar- ^^ M ~ iet\ of styles, finishes, colors m Carpeting cut 50 c to'2 a yd. All of our low and medium priced carpeting is drastic- alls reduced for this sale - Carpeting that was $2.97 a square yard is now dow n to $2.47. Bigger bargains are available in the $4 to $7 range. 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