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s White- > v Westinghouse y New County Sheriff PAGE 15 • PLAINDEALER - W senior citizens discount was passed. McHenry county recorded a drop from 1,649 in '78 to 1,424 in 1979 as statewide public assistance rolls have dropped by 39,192 persons (4.0 percent) between June 1978 and June 1979. Second Ward Alderman George Harker was recently named to serve on the board of directors of the Health Systems Agency for Kane, Lake and McHenry counties. A budget of $5,517,092 for the fiscal year 1980 (July 1, 1979-June 30, 1980) was accepted by the board of Elementary School District 15 except for a change which transfers $170,000 in ex­ penditures from the Education fund to the Operations, Building and Maintenance fund. • < OCTOBER Heidi Winters was named 1979-80 Easter Seal poster IME80AY, JANUARY 30.1966 child at the society's annual* meeting held at Crystal Lake Country club. The poster child symbolizes the hun­ dreds of handicapped children and adults who are served at the society's Therapy center in Wood­ stock which is available for all residents of McHenry 6bunty. • An $8 million plus budget for the 1979-80 school year was approved by the board of High School District 156 without discussion when no one came to the public hearing. The board also approved a bid of $103,362 for kitchen equipment for East, campus under a Life Safety rehabilitation project. Low bidder was Serveco Equipment Co., which was . reported to be a reputable firm by the architect. Another approved purchase replae«d4Wproblem-plague rv^gnoud Nine" for high jumping in the athletic department. A landing pit. by Port-A-Pit, will be in service by spring. No assurances were given on the Highway 420 (F.A.P. 420) project or on possible improvement of the Route 120 bridge for McHenry by Illinois Department of Transportation officials at the McHenry County Municipal association meetjjig. In passing a resolution, the City Council formally divorced the City from the Soil and Water Conservation district. According to City Attorney Bernard Narusis, the measure would result in a slight decrease in taxes and remove a costly soil study from the zoning process. Narusis added that I he City requires a more rigorous soil study than the district. a The Fox Lake Library district board has decided to postpone for a short time, its proposed annexation of part of the Johnsburg school district, it was revealed at a meeting of three board members and some con­ cerned citizens. The decision to wait with the annexation proceedings was to give the district board time to decide on a boundary change. When 1979 members of McHenry Lodge No. 158, A.F. and A.M. met . at Crescent Bay Landing .for dinner, the occasion marked a milestone for an organization that extends back to the early days of McHenry's-founding. It was a celebration of the lodge's 125th year. In a move that took many of the realtors by surprise, the McHenry: County board adopted an amendment to the proposed zoning or­ dinance that raises the Sister Patricia said the first edition came off the (mimeograph) press as a way of letting parents know how the school year started. Judge Guild, with the concurrence of Judges Rechenmacher and Nash, has ruled against the City of McHenry and Ed Buss in the case of the Buss Ford property on the east side of south Route 31. Edward Buss of the Buss Ford agency had petitioned the City for a 4'B- I" zoning to construct a building to house his business. The ruling favors the Concerned Citizens ^f that area who appealed a previous decision in favor of the City and Ed Buss which was made in Circuit court by Judge Sullivan. The McHenry City Council moved on a rate hike proposal offered last week ^byD<hninick Scolaro of the (McHenry Woodstock ^Disposal company. The original request was for $1.25 per month increase in disposal rates, but this was referred to the License committee for more study. A motion by Alderman Pep­ ping to grant a $.75 increase, with no cost of living escalator and a continued Appliance, Inc. SALES AND SERVICE E. J. "Chick" LaMagdeleine Insurance? We feature a com­ plete line of insurance for all your needs. Whether you're insuring a new motorcycle, car, truck or home, you could be dollars ahead to check with Fitzgerald's first. Our expert staff will show you a plan that best fits your needs. FITZGERALD'S INSURANCE 4721 W. Rte. 120 McHenry Phone: 385-8700 385-8701 SPEED QUEEN WEST BEND [BUTTON Microwave Cooking CROWN THE HOME OF FAMOUS NAME BRAND APPLIANCES SERVING MCHENRY SINCE 1923 1241 N. GREEN ST. •Refrigerators •Washers * •Dryers •Ranges •Microwaves •Freezers •Dishwashers •Air Conditioners •Televisions Home Entertainment Centers •Vacuums 1 --t̂ r-- •Compactors •Disposals * •Irons 385-5500 AMANA MAYTAG JENN-AIR YOUR FRIENDLY APPLIANCE PEOPLE Maytag. Monarch. Roper, Speed Queen. Westinghouse Zenith and Corning. with another year of tradition behind them. Carey Flectnc was organized in 1923. It was tointly owned by James E. Carey, Twin Lakes. Wisconsin. Walter E. Carey, and the late James E Doherty. boths of McHenry The latter two operated the in­ fant concern The original site was the M M Neisen building on Green Street, which was for­ merly known as the'McHenry Bakery and is now the Karen's Hallmark Shop It was in 1927 that Walter E Carey purchased from James James E became sole new building jfcas erected, which houses Carey Appliafce. Inc McGee's Clothing Store, Huppy and Leo's Grocery Store, and the former Palace Recreation Today, after fifty-seven years, all but the Palace Recreation are still in operation From this location, he operated an electric shop and an appliance store until 1958 In that year, the facilities on Green Street became too small, therefore, it was divided in two separate businesses. A new 8000 sq ft building went up at 3309 Waukegan Road, known as Carey Electric Contracting, Inc managed by Richard (Dick) Carey The business on Green Street then became known as Carey Appliance. Inc. Mr. Carey retired in 1963 At that time two employees. Don Wemgart of McHenry. and George Erber. Jr of Wood­ stock, took over the appliance business After 13 more years George Erber Jr sold his interest to Bob Smith & Pete Kasper. Since that time. Carey Appliance. Inc.. and McGee's Clothing Stoie acquired the Palace Recreation as they expanded for more display area. Carey Appliance. Inc now has six full-time and thr'ee part- time employees Over the years Carey Appliance. Inc. has broadened their merchandise selec tion to include not only General Electric, but Amana. Crown. Kitchen-Aid. Litton.