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r/ (Watcli fox the, 1Q7<? ZPuljCic of kfu. ctfuon. dft%L±tma± Jline, RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY Sunday, October 21st 12:00 to 2:00 P.M Whispering Point Center Office Miniums- Corner of Crystal Lake Rd. & Hanley You are invited to attend by Residential Development Group Inc. & These Professionals: • Kishwaukee Title Corporation • Dr. Leonard F. Pawlikowski, DDS • Dr. Dwight W. Wernquist, DDS • Dr. Robert J. Peterson, Optometrist e Kamayani Narang, AA.D. • Dr. Daniel J. Jannotta, Optometrist M. David Cain L.T.D. * Certified Public Accountants • Parmod Narang, M.D., S.C e Basudeb Saha, M.D., S.C. • P.K. Mitra, M.D. • Boon Charoenying, M.D., O.B., GYN. e Ricardo N. Nabong, M.D. Kan jit Araksh-Bhakdi, M.D., O.B., GYN. Si -PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. OCTOBER It, 1»7» Itiry Funds Repeat Pilot Seminar i ' f j k KThe Nunda Township iSfcmetery fund was honored by ^ request from Troy KostA executive secretary of the Township Officials of Illinois, to conduct a pilot seminar for township cemetery officials last November at the annual convention of Illinois Township Officials held in Peoria. The response was overwhelming and this year the Nunda Township cemetery trustees were again asked to present their program due to the en­ thusiastic reception by so many of their constituents. Consequently, President James D. Curran and Super­ visor Anita Sherwood (who also serves the Cemetery fund in the capacity of executive secretary) will again advise their fellow officials on the details of setting up township cemetery funds from "the ground up", and itemizing the necessary steps in the budget and levy process. In addition, they will give examples in setting up a record system of burials since many of the cemeteries "inherited" by townships are very old and usually are not accompanied by records of the inhabitants. The comments made about last year's pilot program were very encouraging and much enthusiasm was expressed for additional information, so that an extended program is planned for this year. Both Curran and Mrs. Sherwood were astounded at the lack of knowledge of legislation in­ volving township cemeteries and the fact that many officials were, in fact, "breaking the law" in the application of their duties as cemetery trustees. Comments made by those attending their seminar in­ cluded, "Why didn't we have something like this years ago?" "Most interesting session I've ever attended", "I've spent two hours here and 1 wasn't bored for one minute," and "I've always felt we were doing things wrong and can't watt to get back to tell my board." It was in April of 1969 that Nunda township first became involved in cemetery ad­ ministration. The State of Illinois ordered the township to maintain the old Ridgefield cemetery and to administer the trust fund that had been set up for perpetual care. The township had already been taking care of two other cemeteries (Prairie Grove and Holcombville) on a limited basis (less than $500 per year) through the Nunda Town fund. The cemetery trustees at that time were the late Elias Midtomme, who served as president; Charles R. Schott, treasurer; and Leonard Hammerstone, secretary. Both of the latter still serve in those capacities, Schott since Oc­ tober of 1964 and Hammerstone since May of 1967. Curran was appointed in July, 1975, to replace Midtomme when he resigned. Sitae 1969 the township has acquired the deeds to all properties and doubled the size of the Prairie Grove cemetery through the generosity of Mrs. Mable Schroeder. Two years ago the township also acquired the McMillan cemetery on Route 31 and Gracy road, and now maintains that cemetery also. Over the years since becoming a tax levying governmental entity, the Nunda Cemetery fund has been slowly improving the burial sites and making them, cemeteries of which the community may be proud. Chain link fences and flagpoles have been installed at all four cemeteries, as have redwood signs designating them as township cemeteries and stating the name and date of origlHTThe flagpole at Prairie Grove was installed by using a bequest left to that cemetery by Eliza M. Hanson. A plaque has been installed at the base of the pole commemorating the gift in her memory. A similar plaque has been installed at the base of the flagpole in Holcombville cemetery as the flagpole and redwood sign were given by Mr. and Mrs. James Overton Brooks in memory of their son, James Overton Brooks, II. YOU ARE INVITED GRAND OPENING This year's Illinois Township Officials convention will again be held in Peoria Oct. 31 to Nov. 3. Both Curran and Mrs. Sherwood are looking forward to sharing whatever in­ formation they can with their fellow officials. Mrs. Sherwood, as township supervisor, in particular is ho|^ng to learn more about new legislation and other areas, of concern to townships, including the new law replacing the personal property tax with a portion of the state income tax. She also hopes to learn more about the consolidation of elections and the possibility of the continuation of Revenue Sharing. **** A mature person is one who wants nothing that he has not earned. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony... 2 P.M. Mayor Joseph B. Stanek will officiate.