PLAIN DEALER FRIDAY. OCTOBER It, 1»7> <Mother-Daughter Team ' i O i - A New Mrai. Florence G. Engdahl, 79, and her daughter, Mrs. Karen L. Pepping, recently passed the A.C.T. Illinois Real Estate Salesperson's Licensing exam. Both ladies successfully completed the Real Estate Education company 30-hour Basic Real Estate Transactions course in Palatine prior to taking the state licensing exam. Both women are residents of McHenry. McHenry residents Mrs. Florence G. Engdahl, 79, and her daughter, Mrs. Karen L. Pepping, both studied long and hard hours to become real estate salespeople. Recently they were notified that both passed the comprehensive A.C.T. Illinois Real Estate Salesperson's licensing exam. What made these women decide to achieve such an ambitious goal and how did they achieve it? Mrs. Pepping, an attractive mother, housewife and dental hygienist, decided one morning that she wanted something more out of life now that* her two sons, ages 21 and 19, were in college-and her youngest son, 16, was in high school. After much consideration, Karen decided to pursue a career in residential real estate sales. Her husband, Jack, who is a district manager for Illinois Bell, gave her his blessing. While discussing this am bition with her mother, Mrs. Engdahl, who lives several doors away from the Pepping residence, Karen and Mrs. Engdahl both decided that they would attend the Real Estate Education company 30-hour. Basic Real Estate Transactions course which began last June in Palatine. This course must be successfully completed before applicants are allowed to take the A.C.T. Illinois Real Estate Salesperson's licensing exam. When asked why she decided to enroll in the course, Mrs. Engdahl said, "I had a genuine interest in obtaining my salesperson's license, but I also didn't like the idea of my daughter driving from McHenry to Palatine on class nights all by herself. It's such a long drive!" In addition, Mrs. Engdahl said that she wanted to help her daughter, who has a 38 percent Expand Underground Cable Illinois Bell will begin con struction at the end of this month to expand underground cable and conduit facilities on Green street. Trenching will be done by a private contractor along a route approximately one mile long. Work will be done primarily in parkways, but will also involve trenching across three side streets along the route - Bull' Valley road, Fairway drive and Shephard Hill lane. All parkways and streets will be restored after work is completed in December. The additional facilities are needed to meet growth needs in McHenry, including a planned subdivision on Green street, near the city limits, and con tinued development of McHenry Shores, according to local manager, Stan Jozwiak. Manufacturers Name Officers At the McHenry County Manufacturer's association recent meeting, officers for 1979-80 were elected. The officers are president, Neil Carrothefs, Northern Illinois Gas company, Crystal Lake; vice-president, Jay Fucilla, Southwest Forest Industries, Union; second vice- president, John Burrus, Claussen Pickle company, Woodstock; secretary- treasurer, Roy D. Prestage, Gearmaster-Division of Emerson Electric, McHenry; and assistant 9 secretary- treasurer; Jim McNames, Farr company, Crystal Lake. The association has as its objective to promote cooperation in all matters of common interest among the various industries of the McHenry county area, especially toward increasing civic interest and for the bet terment of the community. In 1979 a scholarship award was established to provide assistance to a student of a member firm interested in attending McHenry County college. Another county ac tivity was sponsorship assistance in introducing an Economics Educators award. SAFETY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD-On behalf of Camp Villa Maria on Pistakee Bay, McHenry, Sitter Bernadette Burns, program director for Catholic Chart ties' Camping and Outdoor Education Services, accepts a special award for "outstanding safety achievement" from Jack Campbell, left, president of Gallagher and Bassett Insurance Service. Witnessing the ceremoney, which took place recently at Catholic Charities central offices, is Jack Donahue, department director of Charities' Building Services. The safety award is presented after an annual survey of all of the service locations of Catholic Charities of Chicago which conducts a year-round effort to insure that all of its sites are maintaining maximum accident and fire prevention techniques for the protection of both clients and staff. A Day With Lincoln * * • • BEST OF SHOW-Carolyn Hauser. right, of Spring Grove received a "Freddy" award from Betty Wise, recreation director at Leisure Village in Fox Lake, at the fifth annual Ceramics, Arts and Crafts show held Oct. 6-7. Ms. Hauser's entry of two busts of an old man and woman in the ceramics competition Were also awarded "best of show" and first place ribbons. A Day With President Lin coln, a one-man show featuring professional actor Richard Blake as the President, will be offered at the McHenry Country club Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 7 o'clock in the evening. Those who wish to attend are asked to phone 344-0499 to request seating as space is limited. During his reminiscenses, Blake as Lincoln, opens the floor to questions from his adult audience. Typically, he's asked about his thoughts on the Civil Way, Reconstruction and freedom for all. The program is sponsored locally by the Lincoln National Life Insurance company and its local representative, Beatrice Newkirk. Faith is a great help to men and women as they go through life, but there's no synthetic sub stitute. Two From McHenry At Accountants' Meeting Save *20. 0rs30. 14" Toro* snowthrower costs $20 less until Nov. 1 Hurls 500 lb a minute. Throws snow up to 15 feet. Now only ($209.95) 20" Toro snowthrowers cost $30 less until Nov. 1. Both the 20" and Electric Start 20 clear a 50-ft, two-car drive in 15 min. Now as low as ($259.95) Shirley Harms and Larry Booster of McHenry were among more than 100 in at tendance at the Independent Accountants Association of Illinois (IAAI) thirtieth annual convention held in Homewood, 111. Both are membersof IAAI's McHenry county chapter. Haven't yon done without a Toro long enough? TORO SHOE BOX Come in and see our greot selection of WOMEN'S O CHILDREN'S SHOES "THE HOUSE THAT SERVICE BUILT" Seorge P. Freund 4102 W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHeryy, Illinois 385-0420 WATCH FOR GRAND OPENING! -1328 RIVERSIDE DR.-McHENRY (NEXT DOOR TO LITTLE CHEF) , '• ;•> V • 2,500 At Dedication 'V • §88 J-. 5S« . hearing loss, in the event that she could not h4ar the in structor^ Both ladies took this course very seriously from day one, and their efforts paid off throughout the pre-licensing course. Their exam grades were either identical-or one or two points apart-throughout the entire course, but their grades are not the only things that were close. « How did Mrs. Engdahl's husband, Herbert M., who is retired agent of the Southern Ports Foreign Freight Com mission in Chicago, feel about her new real estate adventure? Mrs. Engdahl explained, "'Herbert supported me all of the way. In fact, our entire family encouraged and sup ported Karen and me. Each night after we've taken an exam, everyone in the house would gather round and ask how we did on the exam. Even my son, Herbert M., Jr., in Tacoma, Washington, and his entire family were absolutely thrilled that my daughter and I took this course." Mrs. Engdahl, the grand mother of six who will soon be celebrating her sixieth wedding anniversary in October, said. "Anyone can do what I did, but this is something you'll have to work hard for. You must do your homework!" m m More than 2,500 people toured the Gerald Carey bank building Sunday, Oct. 14 during open house. Above, the Rev. Father Eugene Baumhofer, retired pastor of St. Mary Catholic church, officiates at dedication as Thomas Bolger, left, president of the McHenry State bank, and visitors to the new facUity look on. . "Money Is Readily Available" $ • Millions On The Move : More than 3.6 million existing homes will be sold this year, according to Yvonne Beer, executive officer of the McHenry County Board of Realtors. As a result, millions of people will be packing their belongings and moving to a new address. ^ She said that contrary to the ^predictions being made by the prophets of gloom and doom, money is readily available in the McHenry county housing marketing. The smart shopper is aware of the fact that interest rates are not likely to come down and that even if they did, the appreciation would readily wipe out any advantage in holding back for a lesser in terest rate. The median price of an existing home on a national basis in July was $57,000, up 18 percent frorfi July, 1978. "All of our experiences and data combine to bolster our contention that the real estate market is still the bedrock of our domestic economy", Beer said. "Not only is a home a useful investment, but from a pure dollars and cents stand- t point, it still ranks number one". V "We do not consider all of the talk of real estate being headed for a crash to be factural or • consistent with market in dicators. The American dream of property ownership won't easily be stifled by unreliable * predictions." The McHenry County Board of Realtors is an association of 900 individuals involved in all phases of the real estate in dustry. Wondertake Bank Chartered A charter has been issued to the Wonder Lake State bank, 7526 Hancock drive, Wonder Lake, according to William C. Harris, commissioner of Banks and Trust companies. The .state bank's totafc capitalization $800,000 will consist of $320,000 in capital president. Directors are stock; $320,000 in surplus and Stephen J. Mitchell, Elgin; $160,000 reserve for operating Morris B. Squire, Wonder expense. There will be 32,000 Lake; Edward L. Mecum, shares of stock withflQMr^tiue ^ Herbert H. Franks and Helen Of $10 each. ,v Window, Marengo; Ralph Erickson, Edward Marsh and ..Stephen |F. Mitchell is Jerome Martin, Woodstock. 30 Years With TC The Independent Ac countants Association of Illinois is a not-for-profit organization aimed at main taining careful scrutiny of federal and state laws to provide fair and equitable legislation for practicing ac countants. NORMAN LOBIT On Oct. 17, Norman Lobitz of McHenry completed 30 years at TC Industries, Inc. He started as a teenager in the plaster shop for American Terra Cotta corporation, a foreunner of TC Industries, Inc. Lobita served in the U.S. Army and soon after his return was named foreman of the plaster shop. With the demise of the clay business. He was transferred to another division of the company where he supervised the operation of drill presses. When company growth made it necessary to enlarge the quality control department, due to his expertise, Lobitz was named foreman, quality assurance for the Processed Steel division. Norman and his wife, Dorothy, live at 3709 John street, McHenry.' * • * • Peace of mind and in ward happiness are life's greatest reward, regard less of the wealth obtain ed. ' • * • • The average adult, with all his wisdom, rarely understands how much the average child under stands. IfMUlflTE YOUR HOME-NOW SAVE THIS YEAR ON YOUR FUEL BILLS! DO IT YOURSELF OR WE'LL DO IT FOR YOU - FOAM • •y uiin| th« proptr amount of insulation and kniat it carafullj installed jou cm b« tutt •f tompUtt protection against this aintef's 'cold ••atfctr. 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Riverside drive, McHenry, will be installed as a member of the board of directors of the Illinois Pharmacists association. The installation ceremony will take place at the closing session of the ninty-ninth an nual convention of the Illinois Pharmacists association Sunday, Oct. 21 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Chicago. Nye, who was recently elected by IPhA members within his region received a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin in 1960 and practices pharmacy in Round Lake. He has been a member of the IPhA House of Delegates ^or many years and is • a past president of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce. HONORS CONCRETE? No long Delay. Sat. Service Available. Any Amount From 1 Yd. Up. Call ACCUCRETE, INC. PHONE: