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PAGE If • PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, McHENRY TEEN MAKES BIG TIME (Continued from page 1) necesary ingredient for success. Early every Saturday morning she catches the train for Chicago and arrives in time for the 9 o'clock rehearsal in the Fine Arts building on Michigan avenue. After three hours of concentrated work in ensemble, she leaves for her private lesson. Two hours of practice on the oboe a day are a minimum. On less demanding days for school work, she manages six hours. But practice alone is not enough for perfection. As a serious student, she must process cane so that she can make her own reeds. For this involved undertaking she studies with a professional. Last summer, while classmates were enjoying three months of leisure, Susan went to the world renowned Interlocken National Music camp in Michigan, where she underwent a rewarding, but grueling, six- week session of study. Competition is keen, and Susan is well aware of that fact. As the only member of the Youth Symphony from McHenry county, she is looking ahead to her graduation next spring and has aDplied to some of the country's finest music schools. Her goal is to become a soloist and orchestra member as an oboist. Principal guest conductor for the Orchestra hall concert, Meng- Kong Tham will conduct the musicians in a varied program including the Rienzi Overture by Wagner, Appalachian Spring by Copland, Fantasia by Vaughn- Williams, and Capriccio Italien by Tschaikowsky Meng-Kong Tham serves as music director of the DePaul University Symphony orchestra, assistant conductor of the Civic orchestra of chicago, and music director and conductor of the Youth Symphony of DuPage. Recently, he appeared as a guest conductor of the Singapore Symphony in the city of Singapore. Tickets for the Dec. 6 concert are available from members of the symphony, and also at Or­ chestra Hall box office, 435-8111. NOVEMBER 27,1S61 come first-hand; others come from grownups who were the backbone of the little town that barely merited a speck on the map of Illinois in 1930. And backbone, too, were the mer­ chants who operated the stores in the post-Stock Market crash - John Vycital, Louie Erickson, George Barbian, and all the others. Probably not one of them would have considered himself special as he used every bit of ingenuity at his disposal to make a go of his business as the jobless rate soared. But special they were - they were the business men of McHenry. Now we are entering the Christmas shopping season. We would place a bet that in no one's mind has the thought occurred that our business men and women who serve us in times as troubled with inflation as the Depression period, are special. But, they are. McHenry has changed and it has grown. It is too big for some of us who remember the less hectic times when the departure of summer visitors left such a dent in the population that it prompted one old timer to observe, "You can roll up the sidewalks after Labor day". But growth is part of living. And today, McHenry business people are just as much the backbone of the community -- its growth and progress -- as their counterparts of 50 years ago. Without them there would be no schools, no library, no parks, no McHenry - nothing. Remember this during the Christmas season and support local merchants. They are the reason for the very existence of the city we call our "home town". KAF SPACE Presents Last Seminar St. Patrick's Alcoholism Caring Endeavors (SPACE) team will present its last session on its 1981 seminar Tuesday evening, Dec. 1, at 8 p.m. They will present someone who is in Alcoholics Anonymous, a member of Al-Anon and a youth from Al-Ateen. Each of the speakers will tell "What it was like, what happened, and what it's like now." The session will be in St. Patrick's parish hall, 35000 West Washington street, McHenry. There is no admission fee and the public is welcome. "Home For The Holidays" Offers Bonuses In McHenry Johnsburg Schools Honor Retiring Board Member As the holiday season approaches, McHenry's Chamber of Commerce and area businesses are planning events to make being "Home for the Holidays" a memorable season for residents. Chris Wirtz, Christmas Promotions chairman of the Chamber, reminds pa­ rents that the children's free film fest Saturday, Nov. 28, begins at 10 a.m. and at 10:45 a.m. in the twin shows of the McHenry theatre. Tickets for this holiday special, "Magic Christmas", can be obtained only at participating Chamber of Commerce merchants, on Friday, Nov. 27. When purchasing something in those stores on the official launch date of the holiday shopping season, it is only necessary to present the sales receipt and ask for complimentary tickets. Then on Saturday, children can enjoy a movie and cartoons, and parents can shop in comfort just minutes from home. Retailers have used all means to make shopping "Home for the Holidays" pleasant, easy on the budget and the car, and satisfying with the variety of goods and services offered in this community. Saturday, Dec. 5 will be the date of the tree decorating ceremony in Pearl street park, with the community's school children providing their own crafted ornaments for this occasion. Every child bringing an ornament will receive a free couDon for a food treat. Mayor Stanek will light the tree at the conclusion of the decorating. School groups will add a festive note with caroling. Hot chocolate, coffee and doughnuts will be available. The day's activities will begin at 3 p.m. Mrs. Santa might pay a visit, and the Toys for Tots booth will be ac­ cepting new and good-condition used toys to be distributed in the McHenry area to make a happier holiday for the needy. Those children bringing in a toy to the park for Toys for Tots "ill receive a coupon for a free hot chocolate. Look ahead to Saturday, Dec. 12, when Santa himself arrives after a whirlwind ride through town, in his sleigh and ends up in his cozy spot at Pearl street park from 1 to 3 p.m. Santa's sleigh route will be announced next week. Toys for Tots continues there that day, and there will be a fire and hot drinks for kids and adults. Saturday, Dec. 19, visit Santa again in the park from 1 to 3 p.m., and join in a bargain-hunter's dream, with a skate, sled, and toboggan exchange. Or buy and sell this winter equipment at old- fashioned prices, but don't miss a chance to trade in winter sports gear no longer used for a bigger sled, smaller skis, or whatever the family has been needing along those lines. Throughout the holiday season, from Nov 27 through Dec. 24, there will be a free hot chocolate, coffee, or orange drink offered at a McHenry restaurant with the purchase of a sandwich and the presentation of a purchase receipt from any McHenry merchant. Set Two Collections Of Toys Mu&in and Meanderin9 ONCE THERE WAS A TOWN (Continued from page 1) They were part of our childhood, and some of the memories we share today LICENSE DEADLINE Secretary of State Jim Edgar has reminded passenger car owners with license plate registrations expiring at midnight Monday, Nov. 30, that it's getting late to purchase their brown 1982 stickers. Anyone driving a car with an expired green, November 1981, sticker may be ticketed and fined-for - improper registration beginning Tuesday, Dec. 1. Those who want to know their nearest financial institution selling stickers, use the Secretary's toll-free telephone number (800-252- 8980). The U.S. Marine corps celebrates the thirty-fourth anniversary of its Toys for Tots program, and once again McHenry residents will have an op­ portunity to make a merrier holiday season for those less fortunate, when they contribute family toys in good condition. Saturday, Dec. 5, from 3 p.m. until dusk, any toys in like-new condition may be brought to the Pearl Street park. Sponsored here by the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, the national drive hopes to collect 35,000 toys for this season. The Marines ask for new, or like-new toys, because there is not the time, personnel or money to repair broken ones. The one exception to the rule is that dolls in any condition may be contributed, as women work throughout the year repairing and re­ dressing dolls. The Marines do not solicit money for this drive, but several persons con­ tribute money donations each year. No money may be brought to the Pearl Street park, but must be sent to Mark Chelap, 1120 Golf road, Waukegan, 111., "60087. The Waukegan Jaycees handle all money donations for this drive. The money is used to rent a toy collection truck and to pay for new toys and transporting all the gifts. Toys for Tots will be collected Saturday, Dec. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. t * INTRODUCING THE NIGHT SHIFT. Maybe you never noticed it, but during the day people use a lot of electricity. It usually takes everything we've got, even our expensive oil burners, to keep up with the demand. So electricity costs a tot more to make. And people have to pay more for it. That's why Ice Storage, a revolutionary cooling system for big buildings, is better than regular air conditioning. It works at night instead, when the demand for electricity goes way down and our main generating stations, the ones that run on low-cost coal and uranium, hardly work up a sweat. And electricity costs up to four- and-a-half times less to make. All night long, it creates ice. And cold. And more ice. And more cold. Enough to keep an army of Eskimos feeling right at home. So when 8 a.m. rolls around and the day shift is ready to face another hot one, all that cold is ready too. Ready to circulate through the building and keep everybody cool till the sun goes down. For sure, we'll all be a lot better off when there are more innovations like the Ice Storage system. That's why we're researching and developing other ideas to slow the growing daytime demand for electricity, especially in the summer. In the meantime, if we can all do a little something to put off using electricity dunng the day, like not running the dishwasher or clothes dryer until 9 or 10 p.m., it can make a difference now. Shifting some of the demand to night can keep costs down. And just maybe, help us all get some control over tomorrow. during Santa's visiting hours in the Pearl street park. Anyone contributing a toy on either day will receive a free hot chocolate. Toys donated here will be used locally through the McHenry FISH organization, and through Camp Duncan. Fire Fighters Respond To Two Calls On Monday, Nov. 23, units of the Nunda Rural Fire department responded to a multiple alarm situation, according to public information officer Jerry Birch. At about 1:30 p.m., men and equip­ ment of Nunda Rural Fire department were called to a head-on collision between a car and a truck near the intersection of Route 176 and Buhl road. The driver of the car, Beverly Dunlap, of Island Lake, was .tataMo McHenry hospital by the Nunda Rural Rescue squad, where she was treated for multiple lacerations. According to the report, the Dunlap auto was heading west on Route 176 and slid on the icy roadway into the path of an eastbound truck. The driver of the truck was not injured. Minutes after the first call came in, the Nunda Rural Rescue squad was called to a residence in the Burton's Bridge area, where a man had fallen off a roof SANTA LETTERS The Plaindealer invites youngsters in the reading area to write letters to Santa, which will be printed in a special Christmas section in December. Children should state their desires, sign their full name, and send letter to The McHenry Plaindealer, 3812 W. Elm Street, McHenry, no later than Dec. 9. All letters will be published as received. by Myrtle Procter Retiring board member, Thomas Cahill, was honored at a recent John­ sburg school board meeting for out­ standing service to the school and community during the years 1975-1961. Bobbie Hart, president, read a resolution from the board expressing gratitude for valuable services ren dered and presented a plaque which further recognized Ws/6bntributions to the schools of Johnsburg. Secretary of the board, Jim Preston, reviewed vote tabulations of the Nov. 4 elections confirming the reelection of Gerald Sobiesk and the election of Kenneth Lund as a new member of the board. Due to illness, Lund was not present at the organizational meeting. Officers elected for the next two years were Bobbie Hart, president, and Jim Preston, secretary. Committee appointments were delayed until Lund can be present. In the regular meeting, Steve Pollock gave a report on the State Board of Education Vocational Education visitation, indicating the Johnsburg school received high recommendation. Assistant principal, Rob Gough, noted in his follow-up report to the North Central Recommendation regarding Citizen's Advisory group for the high school that another meeting of the Committee of Ten is to be held in order to continue feed back from the community. Principal of Junior high, Jim Van Bosch, reported cm the gifts of the Wildcat Booster club to the Athletic department. To date the club has donated $5,150 for the program. Special projects indicated for the use of the money: the awards program and a logo to be painted on the north wall of the gym. Superintendent Andreas announced the success of the girls' volleyball team and pointed with pride to their winning of the super sectional and the Lake county tournament. Confirmation of funds to be available for continued participation in the Northwest Athletic conference was announced The funds will enable the school to participate in all programs for • the year 1981-82. The board voted to support a suggested resolution from the Indian Springs school district rewriting state transportation financial support. This resolution would permit school districts which have reached a levy of 12 cents in transportation fund and which tran­ sport children in accordance with the statutes of the State of Illinois, to in­ crease the levy in the transportation fund, subject to backdoor referendum.. The increase is allowed to a figure necessary to compensate for the- transportation expenditures which ant» not covered by the amount of {und^ obtained from local taxes and the amount of reimbursement received from the State of Illinois. \ County Okays New Tax Levy A $5.2 million tax levy ordinance was adopted Tuesday by McHenry County Board. The board approved the $5,203,187 levy proposal presented by Clint Claypool, chairman of the county's finance and salaries committee. The county's 1981-82 budget ap­ propriations totaling about $17 for all funds was approved Dec. 10 by the board. The sums to be levied against all the taxable property in the county, include $1.5 for the general fund; $19,187 for county audit purposes; $13,460 for veteran's assistance; $280,700 for the election fund; $36,931 for Emergency Services and Disaster Agency; $45,407 for the assesment fund; $81,997 for the mapping fund; $71,287 for the property record system; $135,572 for tort judgment and liability; $148,519 for workmen's compensation; $47,500 for unemployment insurance; $272,295 for Name Huemann New Director Crty-Hospital • *' Kenneth G. Bast, exeuctive director for McHenry hospital, has announced the appointment of John Hueimann to the hospital's board of directors. Huemann, a resident of Johnsburg, has long been active in civic affairs, and was recently named the Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year. In commenting on his appointment, Huemann said, "My interest in this board post is due to my belief in building a strong interraction between the hospital and the community. With a new medical center on the horizon, a thriving relationship between local communities and this major facility will be more importantttt&n ever." A graduate of Marian Central high school, he attended Northern Illinois university. Huemann served as president of the Chamber of Commerce board for for two years, and was a board member for six years. He also was secretary-treasurer of the John­ sburg Fire Protection district, and an officer in the local water well association. He and his wife, Marrilou, have four children, aged 4 to 12. the costs of extending and collecting taxes; $781,400 for the highway fund; $240,000 for matching fund purposes; $120,000 for the county bridge fund; $480,590 for the Illinois Municipal Retirement fund and $927,342 for mental health. Additional board action Tuesday included the adoption of a resolution to abate taxes previously levied for paying rentals to the county's Publid Building Commission. The commission was formed in 1972, to secure revenue bonds for funding the building of the county courthouse and the county has paid annual rent to the commission for the building. The rentals have retired the bonds and the final payment is being made Dec. 1, one year in advance of the original final lease date. The $295,000 levy for the 1982 rental is not now required and the board voted to abate it. PRESERVATION MEETING An invitation is extended to all in» terested persons in the area to attend the Griswold Lake Preservation association meetings which are held the1 fjrsi^fiupsday of «very month, begin-' ning at 7 p.m. in the homes of the Club V representatives. The next meeting will be held Dec. l. More information may­ be obtained by calling Mrs. John (Bonnie) Hill, 2514 S. Hyde Parte avenue, McHenry. SIGN LANGUAGE MASS The next sign language interpreted Mass for the deaf and hard of hearing will be held Sunday, Nov. 29,11:15 a.m. Masses are presently held at Crystal Lake South high school auditorium. The priest will be Father Joseph Kulak. The interpreter will be Darlene Springer. SCHOOL BOARD MEETS < A special meeting of the board of , education of Community High School District 156 will be held at the board meeting room at 3926 West Main street, McHenry, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30. It is for the purpose of adjourning to executive session to discuss matters relating to personnel. 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