PAGE 4 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24,1*2 "EARL WALSH h So I Hear At our house, we like to have good friends come a • callin'. Fred Bienapfl knows about our interest in historical items about the McHenry area so he brought some papers of interest which will be offered to the McHenry Library. The papers lead up to the ownership of the property now owned by the McHenry Library. Fred's wife, Agnes, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Tesch and grew up in the quaint little brick building later enlarged for library use. Naturalization papers and warranty deeds date back to the year 1874. An Abstract Of Title makes interesting reading. It covers 160 acres in West McHenry, including the Tesch property. Those 160 acres were purchased at a cost of $1.25 per acre. Way back. In one part of the Abstract, property was described as "a stake well planted, from which a black oak tree 8" in diameter emerged." And, there was "a post well driven at the corner of a picket fence." You couldn't miss. Clayton Bruce, shopping with his wife, asked if I couldn't find a bench. He reminded me of ben ches in front of old time stores and said they still have those resting places in Florida Don Lowrey was another friend to come a-callin'. He has been reading about us feeding the birds so brought an unusual gift. It was a box full of trimmings from pizza crust. Don has a good thought. We wasted no time in setting some of the special treat out in the back forty. The first to find it was a squirrel which is always hungry. Then came the birds. A card from John and Letty Busscher makes reference to our weather while they enjoy golf in the sunny south. . Pearl Cooper added to her host of friends during a trip to LasVegas. She won a bundle of cash, then generously kept playing and gave it all back. They like her kind. v It is the kiss of death to become a manager or coach of big time athletic teams in Chicago. The Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks and Bulls fired their top .men when the teams couldn't win for losin'. Never can figure out how I worked crossword puzzles before this special dic tionary came into my life. Some of these wOrds I never heard and won't remember. Must be I made those puzzles come out right with words I knew. A fellow asked, "What became of those comic penny valentines?" What has become penny stick of gum? Had to say those valen tines ceased to be funny. Some were nasty. Some hit the nail on the head when sent to people with inflated opinions of themselves. Must admit I got a chuckle out of some of those funny ones, but Valentine's Day is meant to make people happy. LakemoorLilymoor Area MQrgaret Karas of a Turning off lights saves en ergy. But frequent switching on and off shortens the life of the bulb. WHALE'S TAIL OPEN WEEKDAYS AT 11 sOO AM SAT. AND SUN. 6:30 AM ASH WEDNESDAY FISH FRY $050 ICELANDIC COD AND POTATO PANCAKES ---------COUPON ------ FREE COCKTAIL WITH DINNER SUNDAY THRU THURSDAY EVENING I EVERYDAY SPECIALS | Shrimp Basket i 10 Oz. Butt Steak |J ONE PER CUSTOMER | GOOD THRU 2 / 2 9 / B 2 lift Kl V |l COUPON------! N.Y. Strip Honors Go To Local Youths Our area young people were well represented on the East campus Honor Roll. Among the students receiving recognition for scholastic aptitudes are Kathy Durbin, Andre Yerkes, Jil Spears, Patricia Chambers, Terri Gorski, Tammy Gaines, Beth Baker Goebel, Michael Milinac, Frank Neely, Cynthia Gains and Keith Snow. Kelly Snow of Parkside received a first place award for Typing II, the result of a contest held at John Hersey high school in Arlington Heights. The awards banquet was held in Barrington Feb. 9. Frank Neeley and Stephen Mumma are members of the East campus Jazz band, which merited its eighth first place rating at the Whitewater, Wis. Jazz Festival Feb. 7. The talents of our youth go in all directions. Congratulations and keep up the good work! GOOD DEED AFTERMATH Rodney Hibbs of Fritzsche estates, had spent many hours, repainting and working on the truck which was his first set of wheels. Friday, Feb. 12, he pur chased the necessary in surance and that evening he, his cousins Ramona and Frank Neeley, and their friend Diane Pickett went to the basketball game at the high school. They decided to leave early as the band was through playing. Driving down River road, they noticed a car in the snow on the road side. They stopped and helped get the car un stuck and were given some money by the appreciative lady. The foursome decided to return to McHenry for a pizza as they did not have to be home until 10 o'clock. Driving back on River road, Rodney found himself with the choice of being hit head on by an auto in his lane, or going off the road. He chose the latter. Result- his beautiful, hard-to-come- by truck connected Wfth a pole. 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PRICE RADIOS-CLOCK RADIOS MUSIC LIGHTS--CASSETTES HAIR DRYERS-ELECT. STYLER AND MUCH MORE! MCC CATALOG OUTLET STORE BLANKET SALE END OF SEASON CLOSE-OUT 50% OFF MCC REG. PRICE ASSORTED SIZES AND COLORS Electric Blankets Not Included MCC CATALOG OUTLET STORE 385-4934 Ramona saw the lights and tried to hang on to Diana, and Rodney did his best to guide the truck. Afraid of an explosion, Rodney had to break the side window to get out of the damaged driver's door. Frank and Ramona were able to get out, but Diana needed more help before she was able to leave the cab. The four young people ran away from the truck asd tried to hail passing motorists. Rodney was bleeding badly from a head wound. Finally a man < stopped who then went on to call the police and emergency vehicles. Ramona, Diana and Rodney were taken to McHenry hospital by am bulance. Ramona asked that her mother not be called, as Mrs. Neeley had that day been released from the hospital recovering from a nervous condition. However, her father, who is in the towing business, had already been called to the scene of the accident to tow away the truck, but had not been in formed as to whose truck it was. Ramona's mother Dor othy, handled the call well, but at this time did not know where Frank was, as the hospital admitted only three young people. The ending? Rodney required 22 stitches, the result of meeting and breaking the front window. Diana has two breaks in her wrist, enclosed in a cast. Ramona has a sprained elbow and a black eye, perhaps given by Diana as a reflex action when the truck hit the pole. Frank is fine, having followed a rule of safety when an accident is imminent. Why was a good deed followed by all this pain? Will these young people again help out a stranded person in need? Would you? I think they will. PARTY TIME Surprise! That was the shout that greeted Linda Schmidt on her arrival at Doug Alheit's home Valentine's day. Shortly after, Doug himself was the recipient of the same "Surprise!" as he arrived at his home. Planners of the double surprise were Peggy and Bill Hendricksen. Carl Stromley lured Doug away for the necessary preparation time by taking him to the hospital to visit friend Carl Newman. The shouters, bringers of refreshments and givers of gifts were Marion and Hal Vornkahl, Linda's husband Mike, Bob and Connie Szamlewski, Mike, Laurie and Patti Hertel, Barb and Tony Sherrell, Carol Wyatt of Cleveland, Bob and Delores Miller, Dave Glenda and Bette Koch, Lenny Gregorich, John Diederich, Pearl Abernathy, Jim Kennedy, and of course Carl and Jackie Stromley. The birthday "Children" received many appropriate Valentine-birthday gifts. Dougie did not disclose what they were, but had quite a grin on his face thinking of them. The party broke up early in the morning with continued wishes for hap piness for Linda and Doug. ANNIVERSARIES Mr. and Mrs. Roy Neeley celebrated their anniversary Feb. 23. Their children, Chuck, Frank and Ramona, had three long stemmed roses sent to their mother at her place of employment on Tuesday, in recognition of their love for their parents. The date that Carl Stromley took Marlene (Jackie) as his wife is March 2. Having raised their children and now watching the grand kids grow, Jackie and Carl know the true meaning of family. May joy, good health and contentment be gifts they will have for many more years. WELCOME, LITTLE ONES Tamara Jo is the name given to baby girl Odarc- zenko, who was born in Good Shepherd hospital on Val entine's day. Parents P.J. and Michael were happy to welcome 7 lb. 1 oz., 21 in. long Tamara Jo, as was her four-year-old sister, Terry. This special Valentine also added to the happiness of Myra and Stanely Zabroski, the maternal grandparents, and John and Joan Odarc- zenko, the paternal grand parents. Nicole Marie Nichols made her arrival in the world Feb. 16. Parents are the former Peggy Coffer and her husband Neil. On leaving the hospital, Peggy had to stop at her place of employment where her fellow workers oohed and aahed over Nicole and her two inches of hair. May these new lives be a joy to their families and a bussing to us all. NA"TAL DAYS Pat Morrison, Connie Meyer and Ed Gray have Feb. 24 as their birth date. Young Paul Gorski of Lakemoor and Jean Marie Freeman Eggert recognize their day on the 25th. Another Eggert, Nancy, has her day on the 27th, as does Sheryl Mayhew of Lilymoor. Dear Lakemoorite, Alyce Kowal, also celebrates on the 27 th, even though the years aren't added anymore. Gary Yerkes of Lily Lake Park adds another teenage year the same day. March begins with Angelique Betancourt's birthday on the first. Louise Hipwell, president of the McHenry Nunda Public Library District Board of Trustees, has her special day March 2. Enjoy, you-all. GET WELL Wishes for a speedy recovery go to Elsie Berends of Lakemoor. The prayers of family and friends are with Mrs. Berends, a lady in the eighth decade of her life. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Feb. 24 - Ash Wednesday. Beginning Jenten season, 40 days of spiritual cleansing. Feb. 24 -- Free im munization for school age children. 8:30 to 11 a.m., Room 101, New McHenry Courthouse, Woodstock. Feb. 25 -- Lakemoor Village meeting, 8 p.m. Mar. 1 -- Lilymoor association meeting, 1008 N N. Dale, Call 344-2688 for information. Mar. 4 -- Free blood pressure screening, Moose Lodge, 11 a.m. "When it comes to doing things for others, some people stop at nothing". GOD BLESS Bobbie Reed To Serve Area Agency On Aging Charles D. Johnson, executive director of Region Two Area Agency on Aging, has announced the ap pointment of Bobbie E. Reed to the position of field representative, serving Lake and McHenry counties. Bobbie E. Reed has worked with Region Two Area Agency on Aging since November, 1980, as service analyst for Lake and McHenry counties. She is a graduate of the University of Houston with a B.S. degree in • Psychology. She previously worked as a public health advisor with the U.S. Public Health Service in New Jersey and Illinois, and as a Vista Volunteer in Housing, Counseling and Advocacy programs in North Dakota. Region Two Area Agency on Aging is a planning and service area designated by the Illinois Department on Aging, which - was established to localize planning and funding decisions for services for the elderly. Region Two is comprised of eight counties: Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage, Kendall, Grundy, Will and Kankakee. Bobbie E. Reed will be located at the field office, 245 W. Roosevelt road, Building 6, West Chicago, 111., and may be reached at 312-293- 5990. WAKEUPTO THESE GREAT PRICE INCLUDES: CUTTING, WRAPPING, FREEZING & FREE 9EUVERY eTU FINER MEATS ED'S FINER MEAfS NOW SERVICING FROM OUR BARRINGTON STORE 716 Northwest Hwy. Barrington, II. (312)391-8145 r & Don't Believe It Astounding fuel economy claims for new devices to install on your car are usually more fiction than fact. Thirty-five gadgets were tested in the United States last year but only one gave significant improvement in gasoline mileage. That was only 2 percent, and emissions went to pot. Gimmicks such as a special magnet that attaches to the car buretor and claims to provide twice the mileage per gallon should be viewed with skepti cism. Mary Raupp Graduates Airman Mary C. Raupp, daughter of Sara E. Raupp of 3308 Cove court, McHenry, and G.M. Raupp of Round Lake, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force ad ministrative specialist course at Keesler Air Force base, Miss. Graduates of the six-week course learned how to prepare Air Force correspondence and reports, and earned credits toward an associate degree in ap plied science through the Community College of the Air Force. Raupp will now serve with the 91st Combat Support group at Minot Air Force base, N.D. She is a 1981 graduate of Johnsburg high school. J.J. Justen Assigned To Keesler Base Airman Jeffrey J. Justen, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Justen of 2619 W. Lincoln road, McHenry, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force aircraft maintenance training course at Sheppard Air Force base, Texas. Graduates of the course were trained in aircraft maintenance, repair and service, and earned credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of "* the Air Force. Justen will now serve at Keesler Air Force base, Miss. He is a 1981 graduate of McHenry East campus high school. Airman Londo Finishes Basic Airman Michael A. Londo; son of Roseann Rokosz of 5120 W. Willow lane, McHenry, and Roger L. Londo of Star Poute 3, Hibbing, Minn., has beeh assigned to Chanute Air Force base after completing Air Force basic training. During the six weeks at Lackland Air Force base, Texas, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. The airman will now receive specialized in struction in the aircraft maintenance field. Outline Course On Antiques Leo and Constance Parenti, who will be giving an 8-week course on antiques under the auspices of the McHenry County Historical society at the society's museum in Union March 1, and every Monday 8 to 10 p.m. thereafter through April 19, have announced an outline for the course. Subjects are Introduction to Antiques, Furniture and Decorative Styles, Glass, Pottery, Porcelain, Prints and Paper Antiques, Tex tiles and Silver, Other Metals, and Miscellaneous Antique Materials. Persons wishing to register for the classes should contact the museum at 815-923-2267. In other society business, volunteers are urgently needed at the museum to help with displays, preparing the research library for a May opening, publicity, office work, historical research and carpentry. Those interested in helping out should contact Nancy Fike at the above number. Prcfmmt, NEED HELP? Coll omcaorcNtTon am. f AND PMOM 7 TO V PM. Y MON. THRU MB. M HOW ANtWWNO SMVKI 15-385-: