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PAGE 4 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY^ SEPTEMBER24,1982 EARL WALSH So I Hear I am more than a little bit pleased with a well-written and interesting letter from Robert E. Sutton from St. Ambrose College. In his modesty, Robert asks that the letter not be published in its entirety. However, he says it is OK to use a part that is of interest to many in this area. Alvina and I thought our German- Irish marriage was one of the first "mixed" marriages in these parts, but those things happened long before. In spite of mixed ancestry, Robert celebrates St. Patrick's Day. Sorry we didn't meet Robert during the summer, but realize he was busy as a member of the Freund Fest Planning Committee. Here is the authorized part of the letter: "One of the exhibits on display at the Freund Fest was entitled "Longevity in the Johann Freund Family." There were pictures of Gertrude Freund Justen, who died at the age of 98, and her sister Christine Freund Marquardt who died at the age of 97. There was also a picture of Gertrude on her 98th birthday, standing with her nephew Stephen H. Freund, who was then 91. Still another picture was of Christine's daughter Gertrude Marquardt, who at 92 is the only living grandchild of Johann. Mrs. Davis traveled from her home in Laurel, Mississippi, to attend the re­ union. All these, of course, pale beside Mary K. Schmitt; at 102 she un­ doubtedly holds the record as the longest-lived of any Freund descendant." I have mentioned to a few people that an event to trace the Irish in this community should be organized. However, as written one time for Lillian Nordin Larson's benefit, the Swedes took over Irish Prairie yearso ago. McHenry Irish became a diminishing race. Cool wither we are experiencing in September is nothing. Just wait until we start hearing about the wind chill. Memories of chopping kindling, splitting wood, filling the wood box, carrying hods of coal and emptying the ashes, makes a fellow appreciate that little button on the thermostat. The last day of summer (Wed­ nesday) didn't break me up. I like the fall of the year if it weren't for realization of what follows. Starting cars in cold weather isn't so tough in recent winters. Old Timers remember when they jacked up one rear wheel of the model "T", then started cranking. Car radiators .were a problem. Alcohol was u^ed in the radiators as an antifreeze. Sometimes the car heated up and the alcohol boiled away. It was common to see a driver cover the radiator with a horse blanket when it was parked. Then and now, there is something to be said for a horse. Eight Parent Discussions "Improving Parent-Child- Relationships" will be the focus of a series of eight discussions to be held at five convenient locations. This an­ nouncement came from the Family Service & Community Mental Health Center for McHenry County. In McHenry, the meeting is scheduled Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church. The discussions will be based on Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP), a widely used parenting program In Hie county. Family Service has been holding fhese programs regularly for 2V$> years throughout the county. Step encourages mutual respect between parent and child, increased cooperation, more effective com­ munication and a more responsible, self reliant attitude among children. Parentis who have participated in STEP programs said they found the program helpful in that they were able to share experiences and learn from others in a small group settir Others said that STEP enabled the} to "learn new ways and handle per­ sistent problems", "prepare for parenthood" and-or "get in touch with their feelings and their child's" and to overcome guilt and develop a sense of self confidence. For more information on STEP groups being held or to schedule a prografh for a group or organization, call Jackie Mansholt, consultation and education coordinator, at 338- 4750. (The Carpet iKniqlit WE CLEAN YOUR CASTLE^ •STEAM CARPET CLEANING •CUSTOM FURNITURE CLEANING •WINDOW WASHING FREE ESTIMATES INSURED CRYSTAL LAKE 815-459-5737 NIGER THISTLE BIRD SEED, Reg 1 50 NOW *1.35ib. 50 LB. SUNFLOWER SEED, Reg 18 50 NOW* 14.50 25 LB. SUNFLOWER SEED,Reg 9 50 NOW *7.40 THIS AREA'S LARGEST - SELECTION OF BIRDFEEDERS -wsrsmwm * WOODSTOCK FARM 6 LAWN CENTER 2020 S. Router Woodstock. 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The many people I've worked with, My drinking companions, too, Never seem to be there '.Yhen I have a problem or two. I have many, many relations, But they are too busy I guess, Even my own creations Couldn't seem to care less. And when it's near the end, Or whatever you want to call it, Your only real friend Is the one in your wallet. Bob Zmich The McHenry Plaindealer Mil Wetl Clm Street (USPS 135-200) Ettoblithed 1075 McHenry. Illinois 60050 Phone 115 M5-0I70 Published {very Wednesday S Friday at McHenry. Illinois Second Class Postage PAID at McHenry. Illinois by McHiNRV PUBLISHING COMPANY POSTMASTER Send eddress changes to McHonry Plaindealer M12 W. Elm St. . McHenry Illinois 60050 Subscriberi are requested to provide immediato notki at chango of od- dressto The McHenry Ptaindeeler. 3112 W Elm St.. Henry III. 60050 A deduct df en. month (rem the expiration of o tubscripfion will bo wdi whoro o cKongo o# oddron is providod through tho Pott Office Thomas C. Millor-Publichor Adele Froehlich-Editor 3toart) ©inning ihtospaptr MEMBER NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASOCIATION SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 Year $16.50 1 Year $24.00 Outside McHonry . C o u n t y Realtors Record & By Yvonne Beer, Executive Officer, McHenry County Board of Rcc!^ors Home builders are adjusting to affordability problems of first-time home buyers by building smaller houses with fewer amenities. After a decade in which the median number of square feet of living space in new homes have steadily increased, new fromes built in the past three years have become smaller. The median living area of new homes completed in 1981 was 1,550 square feet, 45 square feet less than in 1960 and 105 square feet smaller than those built in 1978. These figures are based on in­ formation supplied in the most recent Status Report of the National Association of Realtors and from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The study also showed that builders are cutting costs by reducing the number of amenities in new homes. More new homes are being built with just one bathroom, while the proportion of homes with two or more bathrooms is slowly decreasing. Also, homes are being built with two bedrooms or less. Last year only 20 percent of new homes had four or more bedrooms. There is a significant trend away from fireplaces in new homes. In 1981, 55 percent of new homes contained at least one fireplace compared to 64 percent in 1978. Larger garages are also becoming more of a rarity. Slightly mord than one out of every two new homes last year had a two-car garage, down substantially from the past few years. One amenity that is gaining popularity is central air conditioning. Almost two-thirds of the homes built last year had central air conditioning units, an increase of 11 percentage points from preceding years. Builders also are becoming more conscious of a homeowner's concern to buy a home that is cheaper to operate. Over the past five years, more homes have been built that use gas, wood, coal and solar energy instead of the more costly oil. Elec­ tricity continues to be the dominant source of energy and is used in half of all new single family homes. Smaller, cost efficient homes ap­ pear to have succeeded in attracting first time homebuyers. Of all new single family homes sold last year, 36 percent were bought by first time buyers, a six percentage point in­ crease since 1979. 500 Celebrate 70th Year Of County Farm Bureau : Current problems were set aside and a festive atmosphere prevailed as more than 500 farm men and women celebrated the 70th anniversary of the McHenry County Farm Bureau at the annual meeting last week. Adopted resolutions expressed the frustration and concern that dominates agriculture in the United states today-a burden imposed by faltering prices paid farmers for their grain and a dairy industry weighted down by mounting surpluses caused in part by federal government policies. But for the moment, woes were forgotten as 15 men and women who have been members 40 years or more were recognized and all 21 past presidents were saluted with a gallery of photographs in the lobby of Andre's restaurant at Richmond. M*l> Von Bergen, Hebron farmer who is the 22nd man to serve as president, conducted the business session in brisk fashion, presenting reports, a printed booklet and then presenting Bill Olbrich, chairman of the resolutions committee. Olbrich, Harvard farmer, explained the resbhitioh proposals Were Abased on answers to a questionnaire Which reflected the views of respondents. Anger with continued governmental spending at all levels without suf­ ficient concern about income to meet the expenditures dominated the resolution discussion. "High interest rates is the No. 1 concern of farmers," Olbrich ob­ served. "The resolution which was adopted calls for government at all levels to function within a balanced budget." Another resolution calls for the federal government to dispose of the growing pile of dairy products ac­ cumulating in storage at a million dollars a day. "Public Law 480 should be utilized more fully for this purpose. McHenry County Farm Bureau supports action to increase exports of dairy products and increased promotional activities to help reduce dairy surpluses," says the resolution. Resolutions that concern state and federal issues will be forwarded to the Illinois Agricultural association for the consideration of the state-wide Farm Bureau meeting voting delegates in December. Stiffer penalties for persons guilty of vandalism and trespassing and a study of certain disparity in funding roads among various taxing bodies were subjects of other resolutions. Past presidents in attendance in­ cluded Stanley Church, Huntley, president in 1936 who was recognized for attending his 58th annual meeting. Other past presidents at the meeting included Charles Weingart, McHenry, 1953-1957; Ervin Walters, Hebron, 1969-1974; and Don Luerssen, 1977- 1981. The members with 40 or more years of membership in this nation's largest general farm organization included Ralph Nichols, Hebron; Chartes Weingart, McHenry; William Dsltftdsdn, Harvard; Stanley CMA^ch, Huntley; Everett Thomas. ^WttOd- stock; William Harris, Ridttn&rid; Bill Tammeus, Woodstock; Ervin Walters, Hebrpn; Edward arrtTRfta Brunschon, Marengo; Ernest JM|rtin, Harvard; Robert Gardner, Solon Mills; Lee Kortemeier, Woodstock; Don Forbes, Crystal Lake; and Earl Hughes, Woodstock. 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