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PAGF 4 •EARL WALSH" So I Hear Cousin Irene called to relay a message from her husband, Paul Rieger. Paul says I am always writing about the birds in our back 40. "Tell him," says Paul, "we have three robins in our back 80" Three? Were is the fourth? Sounds like the eternal triangle • Irene's sister wonders about the kinship of their father, John Walsh (a Lake County Walsh), and our father, Jack Walsh (of County Carlo, Ireland and McHenry). All I know is they were cousins. Don't know if it was first, second, third or shirttail cousins. Was reminded by a friend that March 1st is the traditional moving day You wouldn't know it today when nothing is moving. Farmers, who rented, often changed to bigger or better farms when , their leases expired. March 1st was the day for other farmers to hitch up their teams and help with the moving. No moving vans in those days. Sometimes it was a tear- jerker to leave a place that had become home. Even the animals had to get acquainted with their new premises, horses had new stalls and cows assigned new stanchions. In the past year, I have been intoduced a few times as "a sports writer for the Plaindealer". That is past history. T o c o m p a r a t i v e William J. (Jim) Fitzgerald, 34, has just begun his 5th year with the George R Justen & Sons Funeral Home P C., as a part-time unlicensed assistant Jim is employed full-tim6 at the McHenry City Police Department where he has worked for the past 7 V? years. He has lived in Wonder Lake for 16 years He married the former Jane Rice at the Christ the King church. Wonder Lake, in 1975 and they have two children, Katie, 4, and Maureen, 2 Jim enjoys flying and waterskiing He isa licensed pilot, member of the McHenry Police Officers Association and the Wonder Lake Ski Club He enjoys working at the Funeral Home because he is able to be a part of an organization of outstanding people whose mam purpose is to be of service to the community in their time of need "I am proud to be part of two organizations in McHenry which are, in my opinion, the finest in the county, both in their professionalism and their service to the community," he explains A,. . . f .Y . 3519 West Elm Street, Mc Henry, Illinois 60050 (815) 385 2400 newcomers, I have to ex­ plain that I wrote and edited sports for about 45 years before being turned out to pasture. Well, not entirely out. With young blood taking over, my role as columnist continued. In early days, we would attend a basketball game, go to the shower room to pick up the offical score book, then go home to write a story while it was still fresh in the mind. » -- When Sunday afternoon baseball was all the rage, I often scored the game, then headed home to write up the game. Football didn't get the same coverage since the games were often played in the afternoon and making a living came first. Writing was a sideline and the pay didn't put much food on the table. In recent years, we had a pretty good thing going. Several people sent in reports concerning their particular groups. Unlike the usual newspaper practice, I gave them By-Lines right away. It gave our readers fairly extensive coverage. Come to think of it, the Plaindealer got by on a rather low budget in the sports department. Now, with a full time sports editor and other reporters, I think the sports coverage is second to none in the area covered. I probably never was a true sports columnist. It was decreed early in my writing career that items other than sports should be included. Met a fellow a while ago who said, "Tell us again about the time a proof reader changed your story on a basketball game." Told him that was old stuff, but he insisted new readers might like to hear it. Here it is and I promise not to tell it again. My report told about a local player dribbling down the length of the floor and sinking a basket. Our proof reader of that time, thought the "drib­ bling" description sounded "uncouth" so she changed it to "ran down the floor". That must have been a surprise to those who knew the game. An official proclamation designating March 7-13 Nurses' week in Illinois will be issued by Governor James Thompson. This year marks the twenty-third anniversary of this annual event honoring the state's 80,000 registered nurses. It is sponsored by the Illinois Nurses' association. This year's Nurses' week theme is "Nurses: Health- caring Professionals." Nurses today are well- educated, highly skilled professionals working in many settings and capacities - 'as health providers, health teachers and health advocates. During Illinois Nurses' week, registered nurses from across the state will direct public attention to the profession's continuing commitment to the delivery of high quality health care services to individuals, families and communities. The 16th district meeting for March will be held Monday. March 8, at 7 p.m The program will be Sullen Infant Death Syndrome Location of the meeting is the Branded Sleak House, Routes 14 and <E) 31 in Crystal Lake. INA members and non-members are welcome. INCOMEIAX~ Calmly, Quietly, Correctly fj ...that's how we handle tax return preparation for many individuals and business ownersf. If your tax returns are not being handled in this manner, and to your complete satisfaction, perhaps you should folk to us too. SOME OF OUR ADVANTAGES • Consultation At Your Convenience • Complete Services Year Around • Tax Planning Service • Enrolled To Practice Before The IRS • 27 Years Experience CALL FOR A CONFIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT Paul A. Schwegel & Co. 4410 W. ELM ST., McHENRY 385-4410 dsaa'tly9959 WHAT WE NEED IS SOMEONE TO REPRESENT THE McHENRY AREA PEOPLE IN THE PAST, JIM BISHOP: » •Has fought for the people of McHenry. •Served as Vice President of the Board of Directors for McHenry Hospital. •Has put his expertise to work and his reputation on the line for approval of McHenry Hospital certificate of need. WE NEED AN INDEPENDENT WE NEED A FIGHTER WE NEED SOMEONE WHO'S SUCCESSFUL VOTE REPUBLICAN JAMES F. BISHOP State Representative 63rd District Paid for by: Committee To Elect James F. Bishop, 40 Brink Street, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, Ray Roberts, Treasurer. We feature the LAMEST Selection of MATERNITY WEAR in McHenry Comity •To|>s*SI%ks •Jeats*Dresses •Paitsyits •Nursing Gowns •Hateraity Panties •Nursing Bras •Matenity Pasty Hose 315-4100 Family Hairstyltng Cantor 385-4520 Observe Nurses' Week REMEMBERING WHEN - The clubhouse it McHenry Country club, including dining room and Pro shop, served the needs of members and guests before growth and expansion dictated the building of the beautiful building now accommodating large crowds. No date appears on this postcard. cent city tax on December business. St. Mary's Catholic church was the scene of a lovely wedding solemnized March 2, which united Miss Bar­ bara Schmitt and Donald J. Wagner, both of McHenry. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 15, 1972). Three persons have filed for the two three-year terms in Consolidated Grade Sch­ ool District 15. The terms of Anna Mae Cuda and Richard Golbeck expire. Mrs. Cuda has filed for reelection. Other filings are Robert Thornton, who is filling a vacancy caused by the resignation a year ago of Thomas Lawson, and Gerald R. Ryan. Both seek a three- year term. Ground breaking launches a new addition for Pioneer Center at McCullom Lake. Most of the $40,000 building program is being financed by donations of citizens wishing to help handicapped young adults. McHenry West Side Players, in cooperation with the McHenry Music department, has selected for presentation the musical, "Of Thee I Sing.". FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 10, 1932). The pipe organ at St. Patrick's church will be dedicated March 15 in an organ recital. The organist will be Walter Flandorf of Chicago, who will give an evening of beautiful music and entertainment. The Kimball organ which has been installed in St. Patrick's church, is one of the finest in this part of the country and its strains lend an air of impressive solemnity to the church services. Its golden tones were heard for the first time by members of the parish in the Christmas carols played for the services on Christ­ mas morning. Earl Dowell, better known as "Legs", is having quite a fight at St. Theresa's hospital in Waukegan where he has been confined for the past 10 days. Earl hasn't been well all winter and was forced to refrain from playing basketball, a sport at which he has shown in­ creasing promise for the past two years. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 12; 1942) . ' ! , < ! i > The Office Of Price Ad­ ministration in Washington announced that sugar hoarders possessing more than two month's supply would be denied sugar ration books until their stocks have been reduced to "normal" levels. Approximately 130,000,000 ration books will be issued, one for every man, woman and child in the United States, except members of the armed forces, inmates of in­ stitutions and r persons temporarily or permanently in hospitals. Dundee closed McHenry's basketball season by trouncing the Reedmen by a score of 59-30. It was Dun­ dee's game all the way as Sophomore Bob Simonini showed the way with 19 points. Joe Jackson climaxed a great scoring season with seven baskets and nine free throws. The McHenry squad included seven seniors, Joe Jackson, Dick Conway, Bob Stilling, Ed Lay, Roy Stackhouse, LeRoy Meyers and George Freund. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 14, 1957). The feast honoring St. Joseph, to be held at the Parratore home in Lakemoor, March 23 and 24, is attracting more and more interest with each passing day. As a traditional Italian feast, preparations bring back memories to those who to:i ttet country, and ^ prove fascinating to persons who are witnessing the detailed plans for the first time. McHenry's share of city sales tax collections during January was $5,130. The collection, which netted cities in the state $4,869,000, represented the one-half SALE ENDS MARCH 8TH LEE & RAY ELECTRIC 1005 N. FRONT. McHENRY 3IHH1 Sporty Comfort $39.95 $39.95 You spend much of your time on the go That s why Bass" made Tackers. Slip- on styles on a comfy sole designed for today's active living Go Bass or go barefoot. 233 Mam Street Wood stock. 338-6030. Uon ' huts 9-5; Fn. 9-8. Sal. 9 5 Eighth Grade At Montini To Aid Recycling The eighth grade class of Montini Middle school will cooperate with the McHenry County Defenders in the recycling drive to be held Saturday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the McHenry Market Place parking lot. Items which can be brought to the drive include newspapers tied securely, clean glass containers with all metal removed, washed and flattened "tin" cans, used motor oil,, and aluminum scrap of all kinds. According to Dolores Wines, the Montini school class uses this drive as their chief money-maker for funds for their annual class trip. Parents cooperate with the students in this family effort to help the environment and raise funds for a pleasurable school outing. Persons unable to bring their bundled newspapers to the drive may arrange to have them picked up by calling Dolores Wines at Montini school 385-1022 any time before 3 p.m. Friday, March 5. BOY SCOUT NEWS Area Jaycees Recognize Members The Fox Valley Region Jaycees recognized many individual members and local chapters for excellence in their contributions to Jaycees at its recent quarterly meeting in Elgin. Individuals cited for outstanding achievements were: Dick Randolph, Carpentersville, Out­ standing Chairman; Tryst Anderson, Elgin, Out­ standing Chairman of the Quarter; Nick Hankes, P i a n o , O u t s t a n d i n g Program Director of the Quarter; Jerry Smith, Woodstock, Outstanding District Director; Paul Jensen, Jaycee of the Quarter. Local chapters receiving recognition as Chapter of the Month were St. Charles, Piano and Crystal Lake. Woodstock was named Chapter of the Quarter. The Fox Valley Region Jaycees consists of more than 1,200 local members representing chapters in the Fox Valley from McHenry to Sandwich. Jaycees offers young men 18-35 leadership training, management development and com­ munity improvement op­ portunities. CUB PACK 351 Cub Scout Pack 351 held its annual Blue and Gold dinner at St. Patrick's hall Feb. 28. Scouts receiving the Wolf Award were Sean Dillon, Micheal Turner, Anthony Gioia, Bill O'Brian, James Morris, and Daniel Paprocki. Scouts receiving the Bear award were Sean Leonard, Christopher Biggus, Brian Huinker, Ray Ojito, Steve Aleckson, Tim Nylander and Philip Wegener. The Webelos award went to Robert Gorman, George Buch, John Olson, Steve Sieverin, Joe Gilmore, Christian Ziebel, David Martin, Ed Wegener, Steven Wisniewski, Troy Foss, and Dennis Curley. Receiving one-year pins were Rich Anderson, Dennis Gurley, Jonathon Curley, Sean Dillon,, Mark Foss, Anthony Gioia, James Morris, Bill O'Brien, Chris Novack, Duane Nowicki, Daniel Paprocki, Terry Trocki, Michael Turner, Mary Ann Dillon, Ingrid Nowicki, Bill O'Brien, Sr., John Olson, Lynette Trocki, and Georgette Turner. Two-year pins went to Steve Aleckson, Christopher Biggus, Brian Huinker, Sean Leonard, Tim Nylander, Ray Ojito, Philip Wegener, Pat Biggus, Donna Buch, Jerry Buch, Bob Gorman, and Jill Leonard. Receiving three-year pins were George Buch, Troy Foss, Joe Gilmore, Bob Gorman, David Martin, John Olson, Steve Sieverin, Ed Wegener, Steve Wisniewski, and Christian Ziebel. Four-year pins were received by Marilyn W i s n i e w s k i , F l o r i a n Wisniewski, and Andy Trocki. Twelve-year pins went to David Nyland and Ruth Roach. E n t e r t a i n m e n t w a s provided by the Illinawic Indian dancers with colorful authentic Indian dancing. •• ' m zm mm 1982 DINNER THEATER Running Wookonds Beginning March 12 "PRISONER OF 2ND AVENUE" Ticket Prices: Fridays I Sundays $13 par parson Saturdays: $14 par parson Group ratos available for 25 parsons or mora Friday and Sunday Shows Only Fri. ft Sat., Dlnnor 6:90 p.m. Showtlmo 9:30 p.m. Sundays, Dlnnor 1:30 p.m., Show 3:30 p.m. till r• •iiiii nil • i Hi L11 *-- VIII %il ••ilCllil AVIIIUIV rtf •• • ' "i i