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PAGE 17 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11. 1»78 Wonder Lake - Mary Jean Huff 728-0267 Wonder Lakers Consider "Eyes" Volunteer Group -bout •'Come ,0 ,he meelini about the rapid increase in crime in Wonder Lake and these complaints are valid and we are concerned. Now we have a chance to do something - . P m Wo\ We who reside in Wonder Lake live in an unique com­ munity. Forty-nine years ago, a steam shovel dug its first load of clay from a pastureland to begin forming a dam and within a year that pastureland filled with water and became our own Wonder Lake. In these past forty-nine years, we have grown to a community whose post office serves ap­ proximately 9,200 families. With the exception of Sunrise Ridge, we have remained an unincorporated community. We depend on our neigh­ boring cities for schools - Harrison school is our only local grade school - for our banking, for our department stores and supermarkets. Our greatest dependency, however, is our police protection. The McHenry county Sheriff's police has been in­ valuable in helping the people of Wonder Lake. Now, there is an opportunity for the citizens of Wonder Lake to help each other and to become in reality - crime stoppers. A C B. Mobile Eye and Neighborhood Watch group has already been formed on the west side of the lake in Highland Shores and has been highly effective. The C.B. Mobile Eye consists of volunteers from the area subdivisions who patrol their subdivisions in their own C.B. equipped cars. These people act as the eyes of the Sheriff's police in the subdivisions. They do not stop cars or question people. If a member of the group s6es a suspicious situation or activity, they radio into a base station which in turn notifies the Sheriff's police. A squad car is then dispat­ ched to the location and the investigation is handled by the police officer The Highland Shores group has been in­ strumental in the apprehension of a burglary suspect and has called in several suspicious vehicles that were cruising in their subdivision. On Thursday, Jan. 12, at 7:30 m. at Harrison school in oncter Lake, there will be a meeting on the formation of a C B Mobile Eye and Neigh­ borhood watch group for the residents of the east side of Wonder Lake. We have heard complaints Thursday night to learn more about this community crime prevention effort. You don't have to own a C.B, to be in­ volved. If you care - come. POSTPONED POTLUCK December weather con­ ditions caused the cancellation of the Young at Hearts potluck Christmas party' and so Wednesday, Jan. 4, a delayed celebration was held at Christ the King hall. A delicious dish to pass was brought by each of the mem­ bers and special entertainment was provided by John Godt- fredsen, who played the ac­ cordion, and his wife, Ruth, who sang and acted as master of ceremonies. Games were played, with Ruth Tjemberg and San Winters, winners of the prizes. A sing-a-long and card playing were also enjoyed. President of the Young at Hearts, Marie Robinson, was unable to attend because of a recent hospitalization and she was missed by her friends. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 18, when President Robinson hopes to be back, planning a busy and fun filled 1978 for the Young at Hearts. BAND TOUR The NoHhern Illinois university Jazz band will be on tour for the next two weeks, giving concerts at several high schools and colleges in the Chicago area and suburbs. As a member of the band, and tenor saxophone soloist. Tom VanKanegan of Wonder Lake, will be traveling with them. The band will spend a weekend in Dallas, at Texas State university, for the con­ vention of the National Association of Jazz Educators and wind up thfe tour with a recording date. Guest artist traveling with the band will be Dizzy Gillespie. <, ANNIVERSARY Happy anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Rich Ruzicka of Wooded Shores Jan. 12. CHURCH NEWS Pastor Roger Olson of Nativity Lutheran church and Martin Romme, have spent two weeks in January in Madison, Wis., training for the Bethel Bible study. The Lutheran church Men's group will be having monthly breakfasts the second Saturday of each month. This mont^ they will meet Saturday. Jan 14, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. New members at Nativity are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Potts, 2904 E. Chestnut, Wonder Lake, who are transfer members from the Lutheran church of the Good Shepherd in Prospect Heights. Recently baptized at Nativity was Jeffery Michael Curran, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Curran A roller skating party at McHenry Roller Rink is being sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Schroeder. All proceeds will go to the funding of the Bethel Bible Series program. The skating party will be held Monday. Jan. 23, from 7 to 10 p.m CARDCLUB The Wonder Lake Pinochle club met Thursday, Jan. 5, at Christ the King hall. The group of eighteen couples meets once a month for an evening of cards, with refreshments Excu-u-u-uze Me! I Didn't Know . Woodstock Records & Tapes Lowered Their Everyday Prices! Every record and tape has been lowered to a crazy-kind-a-price! RAMBLE on down to Woodstock Records & Tapes. The prices are really SMALL! at Woodstock Records & Tapes 105 Church St. Woodstock 338-8229 HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 10-7 Wed. 12-5 Fri. 10-8 served after. Winners of the high single game score for the night were Louise Armamentos and San Winters. v Marion Draffkorn is in charge of the club and would welcome interested card players who would like to fill in as substitutes occasionally. HAPPINESS IS*. Happiness is...Grandma and Grandpa (Helen and Ed) Urquhart. Watching the Rose Bowl Parade with special in­ terest and pride this year. Their granddaugther, Tina Keferlis. was in the marching band with the Patriots from Stevenson high school of Prairieville. 111. Tina reported back to Grandma and Grandpa Urquhart about her exciting trip to California which in­ cluded a visit to Disneyland. Another source of pride for the Urquharts is their grand­ daughter. Mary Urquhart of Chicago, who made the dean's list at De Paul university. Happiness is. ..listening to the kids speak in metric terms, "Boy. if that moves just one more centimeter!" and realizing we adults have got some catching up to do! Happiness is...saying Wow!" out loud as we read the article given to us by proud mom, Harriet VanKanegan, regarding her son, Tom. Such talent! Happiness is...saving the Campbell soup labels for the kids at Harrison school. Lakemoor-Lilymoor Margaret Karas 385-4934 GUESTSPEAKER The Edgebrook P.T.O. will present guest speaker Rick Johnson of the McHenry Rescue squad Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Johnson will speak on emergency first aid and life saving procedures. Following Mr. Johnson's presentation, a short business meeting will be held along with refreshments. Village Goes Underground In Progress Step Lakemoor residents will be seeing a lot of action starting this week., The sewer pipes have been delivered and in­ stallation has begun. This project has required a great deal of planning and effort by the village officials and the whole community will benefit by it. Residents have been sent letters explaining the procedure and cost. If anyone has not received a notice by Jan. 16, please contact village clerk, Carol Schmidt. She is at the municipal building every Monday evening or can be called at 385-1117. MORE PROGRESS Have you all experienced the thrill of accomplishment in reaching the heights of our newest manmade miracle? After our last snowstorm, I decided to get into McHenry via our new bridge, a challenge worthy of the new year. Gazing at the half-frozen Fox, I visualized the huge ships that will be able to go under the bridge this summer-at least to the Route 120 bridge. Such engineering leaves one breathless. Pant, pant, sigh. SORROW Our deepest sympathy to Margaret Peak on the death of her husband, James, Jan. 5. He had been ill and had had\three operations during the past year, so much had been en­ dured. The Peaks have lived in Lakemoor for ten years and James enjoyed his home and workshop here. May your * happy memories sustain you. Margaret LADIES LEAGUE ' Our ladies had an important meeting Jan 4. Officers reelected were Helen Para, president: Jean Dember, vice- president: Connie O'Rourke. secretary; Joan Delatorre, treasurer, with Helen Kraus (no e>, Helen Netzel and Mildred Nejedly as trustees. The enjoyment part of the gathering found Julia Kraus earning the first prize, with Helen Para and Connie O'Rourke at place and show, and Helen Netzel getting the booby prize. Happy 1978 to you ladies and may you enjoy the coming year in good health and fellowship. BEST WISHES Our birthday celebrations include Pat Zabroski Jan. 12, Danny Weber Jan. 17 and Wanda Minton Jan. 18. Not a single (or couple) wedding anniversary for this week. Somebody must have^ gotten married the second week in January! DOGS Is your pet missing9 The Animal Control center reports six dogs picked up in our area this past week. These dogs were running loose and had no identification tags. They will be kept at the center until Jan. 14. when they will be euthenized (killed). Owners, call- 338-7040 to claim them. The center will repeat the crackdown on dogs running at large next week. Is your pet important to you"' Keep it home under control. Loose dogs cause fear and destruction. GOOD DEED Karl Stromley. on a mission of good will in returning some borrowed equipment New Year's day, ended up with a problem He was driving along in his new car when a person trying to get out of a snow filled driveway rammed into Karl Thankfully , no serious physical injury resulted to either driver. The small pickup truck was smashed and Karl's car now somewhat resembles the old junk he purchased last month for replacement parts. Happy New Year. Karl and Jackie! MAIL PROBLEM Who has a thing against our mailbox" It 's just a plain metal container on a metal support, but it has been bent by rocks; torn off its post and stand and all run over by some type of vehicle; been again broken loose ot its moorings and tossed into the snow bank. It has really done no harm to anyone, has fulfilled its func­ tion of accepting and dispen­ sing letters to the U.S. Postal department, and just stands patiently on tne side of the street. Does it really deserve such punishment" It's "goodby" to the memory of Christmas 1977 and "hello" to income tax and seed catalogs GOD BI.KSS COMMUNITY CALENDAR Jan. 12 - Lakemoor village meeting; Lakemoor municipal building. 8 p.m. Jan 16 Free blood pressure s c r e e n i n g . L a k e m o o r municipal building. 7-9 p.m Sign up for craft classes at the McHenry-Nunda library. Illinois In IK77 One-hundred years ago in Illinois business was in a slump Major banks were closed in Chicago. Springfield. Decatur, Carlinville, Sterling, and other cities. During 1877 there were 361 business failures in Chicago (including the banks) NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS AT LAST A SUCCESSI HYPNOSIS INSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL HYPNOTHERAPIST, C.S.M., A.C.S.M. 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