MCCULLOM LAKE Dawn Miller 085-4901 Bike-A-Thon For Cystic Fibrosis Pat Wade, Chairperson of the Cystic Fibrosis Bike-a-thon, has announced that May 15, from 9 a.m. to noon will be the official date for the CF Bike-a- thon here in McCullom Lake. If you wish to participate in the event, sponsor sheets are available at Pat Wade's-5000 Fountain, Donna Gates- 2722 N. Orchard and Chris Lawson's- 2911 N. Knollwood. If you have any questions or can help in anyway, please contact Pat Wade at 385-6365 today. FIRST BORN SON Ronald Louis Kloeckner Jr. made his debut into the world Friday, April 15. He is the second child and first son born to Ron and Lynn Kloeckner. He weighed in at 71bs. 8oz. and measured 20 inches long. Ron's arrival was eagerly awaited by big sister Stephanie, age five. Maternal grandparents are our very own Bill and Elaine Gleeson of the village, and the paternal grandparents are Gil and Rose Kloeckner of McHenry. We wish the Kloeckners many years of hap piness and joy with their new blue bundle. LADIES OF THE LAKE The ladies held their April meeting Thursday evening the 14th. Fifteen ladies were in attendance to set up the calendar of events for the rest of the year. A new member, Alison Rondo, joined the club. Refreshments were baked by Dorothy Weber and Ann Shermach. Harriet McNamara and Ethel Reiter, long time members of the club, are in nursing homes at this time. If you would care to write or send a card, please contact Barb Reiter for an address. The ladies would love to hear from their friends and neighbors. OFFICE HOURS For the rest of this month, the clerk's office hours will remain Wednesdays and Thursdays 2 through 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. through 1 p.m. If these times or days are inconvenient for you, please call 385-2211 to make other arrangements. The 1984 vehicle stickers were to be purchased and displayed by March 31. If you have received a ticket, you have only yourself to blame since the expiration date is printed on each vehicle sticker. BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday wishes for this week go to Mark Mass and Pete Turner blowing out six candles April 27; Linda Branham opens her cards April 28; Daureen Parenti celebrates April 29; Ginny Aalto receives her gifts May 1; and Chris Lawson shares May 3 with Sena Groh. May all your wishes and dreams for the future come true. ANNIVERSARIES We have one special anniversary couple for this week, George and Pat Mayer celebrating another happy year together May 2. We wish you both much happiness ahead. MARATHON ENTRANT Mitch Kopczyk son of A1 and Lottie Kopczyk of McCullom Lake par ticipated in the eighty-seventh Boston Marathon, held Monday April 18. Out of the 6,000 plus who ran, Mitch came in 648. His time was 2 hrs. 38 min. lOsec. Good show, Mitch! Local Option Tax Proposal A local-option income tax, rather than property taxes, could be used to fund schools under a proposal now before the Illinois House and co- sponsored by state Rep. Dick Klemm (R-Crystal Lake). Under the proposed legislation, HB 766, voters could choose to replace local property taxes used for school funding with a flat-rate local income tax. The local income tax could range from .25 percent to two percent and could replace all, or a portion of, local property taxes. "Similar legislation has been in troduced in preVimis sessions, but was never approved, said. "The time has come, though, forThisltind of proposal. Citizens are demanding property tax reform. The property tax is among the most unfair, and at the same time, most overused, of all taxes." If the bill is enacted, school districts could sponsor a referendum in which voters would be asked to approve the local income tax and also to deter mine what percentage of the money raised by the local income tax would go to reduce property tax bills. If voters approve the referendum, the income tax would be collected by the state, which would keep two percent of the money raised in order to cover the cost of collecting and redistributing the tax. Recycling Drive In City May 7 "When natural mechanisms for bringing man's waste products back into the ecological cycle do not exist, man must find a way to recycle them. If not, he will ultimately run out of natural resources. Recycling reduces the amount of the resource in question that has to be processed, " according to a McHenry County Defender spokesman. Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the McHenry County Defenders, in conjunction with the Cary Prairie Management committee, will be conducting a recycling drive in the parking lot of the McHenry Market Place (West Route 120). Area residents are invited to help these two organizations by bringing recyclable items to the drive. The McHenry County Defenders finances all its many county-wide efforts principally through funds earned in this way. There is an immediate payback to the customers for 100 percent aluminum cans, provided they are clean, flattened and contain no bi metal cans in the mix. A bonus is paid for lots of more than 100 pounds. Readers are also reminded that the Defenders are now conducting weekly payback programs for both glass containers and aluminum cans each Thursday morning from 10 a.m. to noon. Glass, to be eligible, must be clean, free of metal and plastic, and sorted by color. The program will be conducted in the McHenry Market Place parking lot (on West Route 120). PAGE 5 -PLAINDEALER- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1983 TWICE. *~3OLCL Vintage port takes forty years to reach maturity. FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 20,1933) About the busiest place in McHenry the last week is the McHenry State bank which was reopened for business on April 7 without restrictions. The People's State Bank of McHenry has been merged with the larger bank and the best evidence that confidence has again been registered is the fact that the deposits have increased by $35,000 since the reopening, which is a wonderful showing. Business is running along smoothly at the bank. McHenry will have daylight saving time this year according to the decisions of the voters at the city election. This question submitted to the voters on a small ballot won by just 47 votes and daylight saving time will go into effect the last Sunday in April until the last Sunday in Sep tember. The band was not so suc cessful and lost by 42 votes. FORTY YEARS AGO (Takenfrom thefiles of April 29,1943) The McHenry Public library has been sponsored and supported by the McHenry Mothers' club and donations from various public spirited organizations. The library has grown from 500 adult and juvenile books to 2,192 books of fiction and reference and most of the best periodicals. The rental shelf contains almost all of the best sellers of the past few years and there are many excellent children's books. The library now contains 750 borrowers' cards. The McHenry City Council will meet to consider passing an ordinance to . i L a small fund to give added suppjr' 'O. the McHenry Public* library. On April 30, the second War Loan will come to an end. The work of local committees during the past month will be completed and we will know whether the people of this city have aga; offered their customary fine cooperation TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO °n from the files of April 24,1968) At the City Council meeting, J.A. Roesch prei inted a revised plat of a proposed subdivision that took the fancy of all present. Spacious, tree covered lots, bordered by the Fox river, the channel near the McHenry Country club and John street, give promise as a desirable development in the growth of the city. The problem of water and sewer facilities in the area looms up as a major operation. Two McHenry men were named chairmen of their respective parties central committees. Charles (Chuck) Miller was elected to that position on the GOP Central committee--John Colomer of McHenry was named chairman of the Democartic com mittee. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of April 25,1973) A standing-room-only crowd was in attendance at the City Council meeting to witness installation of city officers for their new terms. However, prior to swearing-in ceremonies, the annual meeting of the City Council was held. As one of his final actions, Mayor Donald Doherty was called upon to cast the tie breaking vote which arose when a roll call was taken on a motion to accept the proposed salary schedule for the police department. Mayor Doherty cast the deciding vote and the motion carried. The new mayor, Joseph Stanek, was installed in office by City Clerk Earl R. Walsh. Walsh also ad ministered the oath of office to Jack Pepping, Frank Hromec, James Wegener and Edward Datz. The Fox river continues to rise at the rate of two-tenths of an inch per hour at the McHenry locks. The level now is above the 1972 high. CDAP GRANTS Illinois has won federal approval of more than $33 million in the second year of. the state's Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) for so-called "small cities", according to Governor James R Thompson. "Small cities" are defined as those of 50,000 population or less. The Department of Commerce and Community Affairs expects about 250 applications, and about 60 grantees will be chosen. The majority of the funds will be used for economic development, improved public facilities and better housing. Special Care When the face fabric is glued to a belt backing, it should not be drycleaned. Belt coverings that are stitch ed in place may be dryclean ed. Many fabric belts have a plastic backing that requires special handling. SEE US FOR YOUR MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE! •QUICK SERVICE •FULL COVERAGE AT GOOD RATES •EASY PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE CALL BILL JOHNSON AT 385-3000 McHENRY COUNTY INSURANCE AGENCY 1209 N. Green Street McHenry, III. 60050 a subsidiary of McHenry Savings and Loan All Insurance and Financial Services INSURANCE TODD GOLDMAN LANDSCAPING & CARPENTRY Landscaping • Total Plant Design Work • R.R. Tie and Timber Work 'Total Lawn Care Service •Tractor and Bobcat Work Carpentry • Specializing In Deck Design • Wood Fencing • Custom Pole Buildings •Complete Garage (Concrete On Up) • Shingle Roofing • Total Remodeling • Concrete Work - Patio and Sidewalk CALL NOW459-5440 INSURED - PREE ESTIMATES LOOKING FORWARD TO SERVING YOU The McHenry Plaindealer 1112 W*>« Elm StrMt (USPS 335-200} Established 1S75 McH*nry. Illinois 600S0 Phon«»15-MSOI70 Published Every Wednesday « Friday at McHenry. Illinois Second Class Postage PAID at McHenry, Illinois by McHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY POSTMASTER Send address chonges to McHenry Ploindeoler 3812 W. Elm St.. McHenry. Illinois 60050 Subscribers Are requested to provide immediote notice of change of ad dress to The McHenry Ploindeoler. 3812 W. Elm St.. McHenry III 40050 A deduction of one month from the expirotion of o subscription will be mode where a change of address is provided through the Post Office department. Thomas C. Miller-Publisher Adele Froehlich-Editor atoarb ©inning ihtospaper MEMBER NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASOCIATION SUBSCRIPTION RATES I Year $16.50 In McH«nry County ^ 1 Y*ar $24.00 Outiidt McHtnry County \ 4 HOURS OF THIS THURSDAY APRIL 28th 7 pm - 11pm ONE DAY ONLY! V >0] 4 Stay up a l i t t le Ja ter and save l ike never before on * warm weather fashions and spor t ing goods a t th ese four convenient Green Street merchants . FREUNJ'S CD CXI STORE FOR MEN CASUAL SHOPP'E McHENRY FAVORITE /SPORTS GREEN ST GC GREEN ST. 1 McHENRY FAVORITE /SPORTS GREEN ST H--•--- BLUE CAMEL •-- OO BOYS WEAR E UJ BOyS W6AR 1245 n. queen st mchenpy (815)385-6172 7 TO 11 SALE Select Jeans V2PRICE Dress & Casual Slacks 20%OFF • Spring Jackets FROM 9 - 11 ONLY! 20% OFF Short & Long Sleeve Sport & Dress Shirts 25% OFF McHenryfe • Favorite SPORU&ENTER "McHENRY,IL. 1210 N. GREEN ST. 7-8PM ONLY I Any Plastic Model Kit V20FF (815) 385-1000 10*11PM ONLY All Baseball Mitts 25%OIF All Racquets L Except Prince |J|p%OFf S-9FM ONLY! VA PRICE SELECT GROUP OF FISHING RODS & REELS 9-10PM ONLY! 30% OFF All Adidas Clothing > IF L ENING 7-11PM! FISHING RODS & REELS 30% OFF SELECT GROUP OF CLOTHING •NIKE •ADIDAS • DOWNERS & MISC. 50% OFF ANY IN STOCK Golf Bag 30%OFF FREE STRINGING WITH ANY PURCHASE OF PRINCE PRO TENNIS RACKET WILL WIND ANY EMPTY REEL FOR $2°° FREE SOCKS WITH ANY SHOE PURCHASE Sorry, No Loyaways! 385-0019 unak : FOR MEN W STORE FOR MEN 1214 N. GREEN ST., McHENRY 30% OFF Slacks PRICE Long Sleeve or Short Sleeve Dress Shirts $5 OFF Arrow, Enro, Oxford Shirt Makers V2 PRICE • HANES UNDERWEAR • PAJAMAS & ROBES • BELTS & TIES • LONG SLEEVE KNIT SHIRTS • SELECT SHORT SLEEVE SPORT SHIRTS • SHORT SLEEVE KNIT PULLOVERS • ALL SUITS • ALL SPRING JACKETS SPECIAL SHOP IN YOUR PAJAMAS & GET FREE BOTTLE OF WOTO COLOGNE A $13.00 VALUE! l/U ^Zyy>€ 1216 N. GREEN ST. - McHENRY Blouses & J antzen Summer Wear *5°° OFF REG. vi PRICE ^ NIGHTWE^lj Lingerie Vl PRICE 4 Joyce Suit Co-ordinates Blazer Skirt Slack REGULAR *74.00 *35.00 '36.00 NOW 51.80 *24.50 *25.20 PLUS UNADVERTISED HOURLY SPECIALS! OUR REG. CONVENIENT HOURS: M-TH. 9-5:30. FRI. 9-8. SAT. 9-5