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MUSIN' AND iMEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) ! There is mjuch to be said for • holding a job that has govern- »mental jurisdiction. For the ! number of days away from the ; desk, it can't be beat. ; One example includes two • announcements from the ! Illinois Department of Public ; Aid. The first told of the office ; being closed in observance of Veterans day Monday, Oct. 25. : fjle second advised it was also ^.to be closed for the same ob- •sArvance Nov. 11. • Nobody sent us home for 'either observance. We are only the purveyors of news, but maybe we had our priorities confused all the time. Maybe money isn't so important after a" - Probably the oldest resident living within the confines of the city of McHenry is Mary K. Schmitt, who celebrated her ninety-seventh birthday Monday. Certainly she is one of the youngest in spirit, and her appearance belies her age by many years. Miss Schmitt believes in staying active. To prove this is her answer to a long, full life, she spent last summer in Sterling, caring for an 87-year- old friend who was recuperating from major heart surgery. The celebrant observed Monday by welcoming callers, among them her "kid" brother and sister, Joseph Schmitt, 80, his wife, and Mrs. Frank Freund, 77, and her husband. Miss Schmitt is the oldest of a family of eight children, of "Which the three are living. K A F DRUG, CONDUCT CHARGES NAME McHENRY YOUTHS (Continued from page 1) controlled substance, and his bond, following arrest, was set at |1,025. William Kreutz, 17, 4301 Sioux lane, McHenry was charged with the possession of cannabis, with bond set at $1,000. John Bierman, 17, 711 Cherry Valley road, McHenry, was charged with disorderly conduct and his bond was set at $25 All are scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 9. Two juveniles were released to their families. v • • HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROCESSING (Continued from page 1) Authority has received federal funds enabling it to assist forty- five elderly and fifty-five non- elderly McHenry county families. People participating in this program will pay no more than 25 percent of their incomes for their rental costs, including utilities. The Housing Authority will pay the remainder of the rent directly to the landlord. Most people who are paying more than 25 percent of their income for their rental costs are eligible for this program. Those interested in receiving more information and a pre- application may call the Housing Authority office <338- 7752). Pre applications may also be obtained from the township supervisors and the Senior Citizen office and walk- in centers. WIFE OF COUNTY OFFICER DIES OF GUNSHOT WOUND (Continued from page 1) caliber pistol when it ap­ parently discharged. The gunshot wound was to the face, and gun cleaning materials and equipment were found beside her Mrs. Bankson was an auxiliary police officer. She and her husband, a range of­ ficer at the county police shooting range, were married this past summer l»\<;K 13 - IM.AINDKAI.F.R-FKIDAY. NOVEMBER 12. 1976 NEGOTIATION DISCUSSION CONTINUES (Continued from page 1) have a physical examination every year. When the present manual has been thoroughly reviewed, the administration will incorporate the suggestions for revision into one board report for formal action. , Other conversation focused on Illinois Association of School Board resolutions which will be brought before the IASB delegate assembly, the policy making body of the organization, at a meeting to be held Saturday, Nov. 20. The local board will be represented by Lester Smith, delegate, and Dorothy Vick, alternate. Categories/»f concern include revenues, taxation, curriculum and program, personnel and governmental relations. Henry Nell of McHenry serves on the Resolutions committee of the state organization. Members acted favorably on employment of Sandra Foster, Bilingual Bicultural aide, and Susan Meyers, teacher aide at Parkland. They also approved a reinstatement for Beth Shipley, receptionist at the central office; employed Beverly Hill as bus driver and accepted the resignation of Judy Hinspater, teacher aide at Parkland. A representative of Mueller, Sieracki, Kaun & Company was present to explain the 1975-76 annual audit A resolution was passed changing the educational meeting of the board from Nov. 25 (Thanksgiving) to Nov. 23. LOTTERY WINNER Willet Carre of 4602 Mc- Cullom Lake road, McHenry, has become the first big winner in many months in the Illinois State Lottery. He was winner of $1,000 in the Instant Lottery. AACHS GRADS IN CONCERT (Continued from page 1) American composers. One of his band members will be Carol A. Leighty of 3703 W. Young street, McHenry, daughter of MCHS Band Director John Leighty and Eloise Leighty, a vocal teacher in District 15. The concert will be per- m formed at 8 p.m. jn the Great hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Featured works on the concert will be the Andante and Rondo from Symphonic Suite, Op 19 by Hungarian composer, Ekno von Dohnanyo, and "American Variations", based on Ihe folk song "Barabara Allen" by Jerry Bilik MET ALLOTMENT Counties in Illinois have been allotted $3,756,857.65, except Cook County which has been allotted $3,441,420.39, as their share of motor fuel tax funds paid into the State Treasury during September, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. McHenry county received $80,049.19 for highway needs Book Fair At Hilltop The Hilltop Parent Teacher organization will hold a Book Fair Wednesday evening, Nov. 17 and Thursday, Nov 18, during school hours. General co-chairmen for this year's Book Fair are Mrs. Wyn Cain and Mrs. Sigrid Schneider. Jhe Book Fair Wednesday will begin at 7:«M p.m in the school cafeteria alld include a very brief HPTO meeting. On Thursday it will be held from 8:30 to 1 It30 a.m. On display in the school cafeteria will be the posters and the winning posters of the Book Fair poster contest With the holidays ap­ proaching rapidly, this is a fine opportunity to do some gift buying. Family Service In Fall Board Meeting The Family Service and Mental Health Clinic of McHenry County holds its regular monthly board of directors meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17 in the basement meeting room of the clinic's new offices, 3409 West Waukegan road, McHenry, Mary Stompanato, president, has announced. These meetings are open to the public. Animals Highway Cause More Accidents County motorists reported collisions with three more deer in the past two days, the McHenry County Sheriff's department advised Nov. 10. Sandra L. Cannestra. 2609 S. Highwood road, McHenry, told deputies a deer collided with her car about 5:45 p.m. on River road, south of State Park road. She was driving south when the deer r6n on the road in front of her. Kathlyn G. Neumann, 375 Willow road, Wauconda, ad­ vised that her car had hit and killed a deer at 9 p.m. Nov. 8, while she was driving north on Randall road. She said she was south of the Algonquin Huntley blacktop traveling at about 50 m p.h. when the deer ran into the roadway. Her attempt to avoid the animal was un­ successful. Another motorist reported hitting a deer about 11 p.m. on Nov. 9 while he was driving east on US 14 near Bunker Hill road. Two McHenry residents were reported injured in a one-car crash on N. Cherry Valley road at 11 ;50 p.m. Tuesday, ac­ cording to sheriff's police. They were identified as Harold E. Brunow, 19, 4909 W. Route 120, McHenry, the driver, and his passenger Mark Fairburn, 17, 4006 W. Grand, McHenry. Both were taken by the Woodstock Rescue squad to the Memorial hospital. Woodstock. Brunow told accident in­ vestigators he was driving on Cherry Valley road at a "higher rate of speed than reasonable" and lost control of his car on the curve. His vehicle went off the east shoulder and destroyed about 100 feet of wooden rail fence. Mary A Wood of 5013 West Shore drive, McHenry, was ticketed for improper left turn following a collision* at the corner of Richmond road and Pearl street last Saturday morning. According to city police, Ms. Wood pulled out from the in­ tersection and hit an auto driven by Sandra D. Hunt of 1504 N. Eastwood lane, McHenry, which was making a turn onto Pearl from Richmond road. Vandalism Results In Considerable Damage few minutes earlier he heard a vehicle slow in front of his residence and after the sound of glass breaking, he heard the vehicle speed away. He found his front light had been shot out with a rifle or pellet gun. Vandalism and theft at the storage trailer of William Zeigler and Son, located at the old bridge site |jn Lincoln road in McHenry wats reported Monday. Employees found that during the weekend, someone had broken nine windows in the trailer after gaining entry by smashing a lock. Taken from the scene, according to the report, were two green Barnes electric water pumps. The investigation is continuing. A number of incidents ot vandalism were reported to the sheriff's department over the weekend, with none of the perpetrators identified or even sighted. At 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Felix Plews, 2605 Benjamin drive, Wonder Lake, reported hearing a noise and found two windows on the east side of his house had been cracked in an un­ determined fashion. At 9:55 p.m. Francis Holden, 9019 Oriole trail. Wonder Lake, advised that a half hour earlier, a rock had been hurled through the window on the north side of his home. On Sunday, Samuel DeRosa. 401 Main street, Spring Grove, reported to the sheriff that a PALS Hold Book Fair Willie Forbes, Doug Bruha and Margaret Bruha look forward to the annual Book Fair at Landmark school, scheduled Nov. 16, 17 and 18, sponsored by the PALS organization. A large special selection of books and craft materials for young children, as well as older students, will be featured. Proceeds will be used to purchase remaining materials for the TV Project. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Wild Chase Ends In Arrest Of McHenry Man A McHenry man made it to his home on Boiling avenue before a pursuing squad caught up to him in a wild chase through the roads east of town Monday. The arresting deputy reported that he sighted a pick­ up truck traveling north on Chapel Hill road about 6:35 p.m. and observed that the vehicle disregarded, at high speed, a stop sign at the Lincoln road intersection The chase started with red lights and siren, and the fugitive truck driver drove off the road across thp Chapel Hill Country club, exited onto Washington Park road, then continued north on Chapel Hill road. The pursuing officer reported the truck was driven recklessly, passing in no- passing zones, forcing other cars off the road as the driver fled. The truck finally stopped in a driveway on Boiling avenue. The person arrested in connection with the incident was identified as Dion Rathbon. 32. 1605 Boiling avenue, McHenry He was charged with disobeying a stop sign, fleeing or attempting to elude the police, and reckless driving His bond was set at $1,025 for a court appearance Nov. 18 Marching Warriors In "Stand-Up" Concert SHABE THANKSGIVING When people you love won't be at your Thanksgiving table, remember them with Hallmark Thanksgiving cards. Crash Injuries Prove Fatal To Woodstock Youth Edward Klimczak, 19, of 5306 Mt. Tabor road, Woodstock, died in Sherman hospital, Elgin. Sunday. Nov. 7 of in­ juries suffered in a one-car accident on Dean street, Woodstock, at 2:32 Saturday morning ..There were no witnesses to tjne accident Evidence in­ dicated the car was south^* bound on Dean street when for sotjie unknown reason it lgft the roacfon the west shoulder and struck a large tree. * * * * When you meet an indi­ vidual who thinks he knows it all, the best way to enjoy yourself is to keep quiet and let him enjoy himself. Deaths VICTORIA 15 WKSON Victoria Susan Bankson. 24. wife of Dannye L Bankson. Wonder Lake, was found dead in her home Wednesday. Nov 10. Mrs. Bankson was born Nov 3. 1952, in Waukegan. The deceased was currently employed as ;>n inspector for Gearmaster. She was involved in McHenry County Emergency Services and the auxiliary police to rev of McHenry county. She also served as part time patrolman for the Island Lake Police department Survivors include her husband; her parents, Mr and Mrs. Lester L. Bonner of McHenry; a brother, Michael Joseph Bonner, in the U.S. Army, stationed at Ft Bragg, NC; a sister. Deborah Bonner, living at home; and her husband's parents. Mr. and M rs Billye Bankson of Mar vard. Visitation was scheduled for Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m , with a chapel service at 1 p.m. Friday at the George R Justen & Son funeral home. Burial will be in Warren cemetery. Cur nee. MADELYNCARLSON Madelyn L. Carlson, 59. wife of Leslie E. Carlson. 3702 W Clover avenue, McHenry. died Nov. 11 at her home Mrs. Carlson was born in Kansas City. Mo.. May 17. 1917, the daughter of Roy J. Laurance. Sr.. and Theresa inee Casserly) Laurance. She lived in Island Lake until August of 1964, at which time she was married and moved to McHenry. Survivors include her husband; two sons. Lee Hart- wig and Harold (Hal) Hartwig, both of McHenry; one grand­ daughter; two brothers, Roy J Laurance. Jr., of Texas and Bernard Laurance of Florida; and one sister. Mrs Geraldine Johnson of Des Plaines. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Peter M Justen & .Son funeral home. Services will be held Saturday at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, McHenry. with Pastor Roger W. Schneider officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens, Arlington Heights FOX-CIIAIN MEETING The next regular meeting of the Chain- of Lakes-Fox River commission will be Friday" Nov. 19, at the McHenry village hall, McHenry, at 1:30 p.m. f . MEET FOR RETARDED The board of directors of the McHenry County Association for the Retarded will hold its regular meeting Nov 18, at 8 p.m. at 4803 West Route 120. McHenrv ALL SEATS STARTS FRIDAY! The West campus Marching Warriors will be heard in ^concert Monday, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m. The band will present its annual "Stand-Up" concert in the West campus gym This popular annual event is a concert of the best music used during the past home football game's half-time shows. All the traditional music used for marching band will be per­ formed, including the "Fighting Warriors" (school song), "Star-Spangled Banner" and many other choice selections. Other performers on the concert will include the pen­ nant corps, and the award- winning pompon girls. Selections chosen for the concert are "Kansas* City", "Crunchy Granola"; "Sweet Caroline", "Feelin Free", "Bonaparte's Retreat", "The Masterpiece", and many others. In conjunction with the concert, a new class of Modern Music Masters initiates will become members in an im­ pressive ceremony. The concert will be conducted SATURDAY McHENRY 1238 N. Green Street McHenry, IL 385-6750 NEWS SHuWPlACf I R H S . 1 4 & 3 1 4 5 5 1 0 0 5 HELD OVER "MARATHON MAN" F00SBALL • PINBALLS •ELECTRONICS! FRI.&MON.-THURS. 7&9-.15PM SAT.&SUN. 2,4:30,7&9:15PM HOURS: OPEN WEEKDAYS AT 2 PM SAT. & SUN. AT 12 NOON CLOSED MONDAYS COMING SOON "KING KONG" SMmACiS WILLIAMS ST. / DOWNTOWN STARTS FRIDAY ISfMtof gut-crunching "50' MATINEE SPECIAL" FUN FOR THE FAMILY! MYSTERIOUS MONSTERS SNOOPY. g ^ COME FR1.4.MON.-THURS. 74.9PM SAT.&Sl'N. l,3,5 t7&9 THURS HOME! YS OUTDOO GRAYSLAKE RT 170 & 83 223-8155 SAT. & SUN. "LATENITE" GEORGE SEGAL GOLDIE HAWN THl DUCHESS AND THt DIRTWATER POX <r\ V* "STREET PEOPLER JAWS... SHERLOCK HOLMES 00 by John Leighty, the band's director, and Marty Fossum, the band's drum major. Jeff Hankins will be the master of ceremonies. There is no admission charge, and the public vited to attend. Child Abuse Subject For Area Seminar A seminar on child abuse- what is it, what causes it, and who can help-will be held Thursday, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m. at Central school, 131 Paddock in Crystal Lake. Guest speaker will be Leonard Lieber, co-founder and national administrator of Parents Anonymous. A panel of professionals from various McHenry county social agencies will also be on hand to discuss the problems of parents and families under stress. SHOW TIMES FRI.-SAT.-SUN. 7 and 9 SPECIAL MAT. PERFORMANCES SAT. and SUN. 1 and 3 P.M. MON.-THURS. 7:30 ONLY SHOWPUCt 2 RTFS. 14 & 31 / 4SS-1005 MOVED FROM SP3 "SEX WITH A SMILE'! FRI.&MON.--THl'RS. SAT.&SUN. 5,74.9 r & 9 KIDDIE MATINEE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 14.3PM "CHARLIE BROWN" STARTS FRIDAY! "TEENAGE SUFFER X PLUS EY0ND FULFILLMENT" SUFFER GIRLS 74.9:45PM FULFILLMENT S:30 PM SAT. 6L SUN. KIDDIE MAT. 1 P.M. ONLY "THE BRASS B0TTLE"( OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY STARTS AT 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY "SWINGING TEACHERS',', ALSO BONUS LATE SHOW FR I. & SAT. "VIOLATED", BANQUET HALLS AVAILABLE Part ies f rom 25 to 750 Taken for any Occasion M i . ' . 1 > 1 R i r l r m o i i d , I I ' . 815 678 2671