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I PAGE 4 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22.1983 EARl WALSH So I Hear 6-17-83 "Dear Earl, "I just finished reading your article from Vivian Bassett regarding a wash day in Texas. It sure brought back some memories which I wanted to share with you. It was about a person you knew very well, 'Rose Miller*. She did our family wash. We didn't own a car in those days and my mother would put the 'Full' laundry basket or two in my brother's wagon and a couple of us kids (there were 3 of us) would have to pull that wagon down Main Street to 'Mrs. Miller's' house. "I remember that 'Old Back Room'. so well where she did her washing and the two big old wash tubs for two rinses. How she ever managed I'll never know. Then after hanging it out to dry all day, down Main Street we'd have to go with that old wagon again to pick it up. This would be after supper at night and 'Mrs. Miller' would be sitting at her old round dining room table doing the crossword puzzle. My mother would sit and visit with her and sometiemes they would work the puzzle together. Sometimes your mother would be over there visiting. "Well, as I said in the beginning I just had to share 'Wash Day' memories I have as a child with you. "As Ever, "Betty (Edstrom) "Lingenfelter" You brought back a lot of memories to me, as you know, I grew up across the street from Rose Miller. Her husband, John, always called her Rosie. It Was good for a few laughs whenever she came to see us. She didn't spare a thing when telling some yarn. One time when her little wood-coal burning stove overheated, she picked it up and carried it out in the yard. She told us about a woman coming to call on her and bringing some homemade doughnuts. The woman stayed for supper so the doughnuts were put on the table. John looked at the doughnuts and blurted out, "Rosie, where did you get these d-- white-livered things?" With the donor sitting there, Rosie had that, well known urge to kill. 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Rt. 31/ Suite B Crystal Lake 815/459-9050-9AM TO 7PM (815) 459-4400 After 7 PM •kOver 650 C> Fridoys-9 AM-5:30 PM mi i Wi'j nutri system She explained to us that the doughnuts tasted real good in spite of the light color. When we were first married, and living in a couple of rooms, Mrs. Miller did our washing. She wouldn't take more than one dollar so Alvina used to slip in extra bars of soap and other items. She was a good neighbor and a-good old soul. Margaret Miller married George Stoffel, a boy next door. They had two daughters who were the pride and joy to grandma. The Stoffel home was where George and Marie Larkin now reside. The famous Jake was one of the Stoffel boys. _ I Another neighbor who brought joy to us with every visit was Mrs. Will Bacon, She was another who was always good for a laugh. The Wentworths were back door neighbors all while we were growing up. When I was a very y6ung child, my mother left me with Mrs. Wentworth (Aunt Aggie) on Sunday mornings while my parents and older sisters marched off to Mass. Mrs. Wentworth had three daughters, no boys, and it was claimed she spoiled me -- a little. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Powers, an elderly couple, lived in the home later known as the William Welch home. When Mr. Powers bought wood, sawed in chunks, he hired me to throw it through a basement window into a bin. Working a few nights after school, the job was finished and I was rewarded with a dime and a nickel. My father made me take the pay back, explaining we should help neighbors, especially older ones. Things worked out for me as Mr. Powers prevailed on my father to let me keep the change. My parents owned extra frontage that was a pain in the back at snow shovelling time. How well I remember getting to the end of our lots and stopping. A voice, loud and clear, boomed out, "Keep going". That meant clearing where the Clarence Martin home was later built, then across the Powers lot. I couldn't take any pay for that effort either. Neighbors were neighbors. Your letter sent me down memory trail, Betty. It set me off and wingin'. New To Aid Seniors FROM STATE HEP. DICKKLEMM Illinois is aging. Already, there are nearly two million Illinoisans past the age of eo and in the years to come, more and more citizens will hit that 60-year threshold. While exact projections are difficult to make, most demographers agree that the population of America will be greying even more rapidly in the years to come. There are simply going to be a great many more of us who are 60 or older. At the. present time, Illinois ranks fifth out of the fifty states in terms of total population past the age of 60. That means that we have more senior citizens here than in 45 of our sister states. Fortunately, Illinois also has many programs for older residents. We are a recognized leader for providing senior citizen programs and assistance. For example, Illinois is the only state to provide in-home health care for seniors on a statewide basis. In the coming weeks, we in the House of Representatives will be considering a number of new proposals aimed at further helping older citizens. The bills to undergo House con sideration have already been ap- X proved by the Senate and require only a favorable House vote and the Governor's signature to- become law. Among the Senate bills we will be studying are proposals to establish a Commission on Senior Citizens, offer increased protection against crime, provide significant tax relief to seniors, allow seniors to take tuition- free college courses and make it easier for seniors to renew their drivers license. ...Under provisions of Senate Bill 230, a 16-member Commission on Senior Citizens would be set up to study the status of older Illinoisans and recommend legislation to assist older citizens. ...Senate Bill 820 would make any crime committed against someone 60 years old or older, an aggravated offense with stiffer penalties. ...Seniors would have increased access to the Crime Victims Com- - pensation fund under provisions of Senate Bill 435. This bill waives a minimum damage requirement for crime victims who are 65 or older, so they are eligible for assistance regardless of the monetary damages they suffer. ...Property tax relief would be provided to seniors with an annual average income of no more than $12,000 under Senate Bill 776.This legislation would allow home owners who are 65 or older and who meet the « income requirement, to defer payment oT their property taxes in­ definitely. The taxes owed with six percent interest, would he considered i a lien against the taxpayer's property,a and would come due following the taxpayer's death to convert their homes into one Or two ** rental units without increasing the ' assessed " * "Lu*'i property senior's r*»iucnv.c, uuttv.v»^ ^ ...Seniors would be allowed fo take tuition-free courses at Illinois state colleges and universities under provisions of Senate Bill 972. The bill provides that persons 65 or older, with an annual income of less that $12,000 would be granted tuition waivers' if classroom space is available for a given course and enough fee-paying students are enrolled in,the course. ...Senate Bill 60 would exempt seniors from a current requirement that ihey . take a written driver's examination for license renewal. Seniors would still have to take'a vision test like all other license ap- plicants. 3 MCCULLOM LAKE Dawn Miller 385-4901 llttlk Orange In Fatalities The superintendent of Illinois State police, Ronald J. Miller, has an­ nounced the latest figures which in­ dicate that during the month of May, 102 persons died from injuries sustained from traffic accidents on Illinois streets and highways. State police, District 2, which covers Lake, McHenry, DeKalb, Kane and DuPage counties, reports 76 persons have been killed in these counties since Jan. 1. Seventy-nine persons were killed during the same period in 1982 in these counties. A breakdown of the counties for statistics in May shows Lake county, five fatalities; McHenry county, three; and DeKalb county, none. Lake Water Satisfactory The first board meeting of June was held the evening of the 14th and many topics were discussed. During com­ munications from the McHenry County Department of Health, it was reported that as of 6-7-83 the lake was satisfactory. While Police Trustee Roland Hughes gave his reports, complaints were made about speeding vehicles within the village. Drivers, please remember that school is out and so the children of this village are also out playing on the streets. Drive carefully and at or under the speed limit of 20. Also, overgrowth on vacant lots was discussed. It is the responsibility of the lot owners to keep their lots mowed and free of debris. During Building and Zoning reports, work permits were the main issue. You must secure a permit if you are doing any construction whether it be only cement to put up a fence. Dee Valentine is the trustee in charge of permits. Please contact her at 385- 4903 and she will be glad to help you. The ;faf$ was. discussed with 5t^; Parkland Beach news. It has been repaired and will be afloat this summer., the thing to remember about a raft is that it should float upright, not upside down or on its side. Besides, there are some swimmers who do enjoy diving off the raft. Also; while parking down at the beach, your vehicle must display a current vehicle sticker or your guest's vehicle must display a current guest pass. Si|ns are clearly posted to that effect. Either of these items can be picked up at the clerk's office during hours on Wednesday afternoons from 2 through 6:30 p.m. As you can see, the beard meetings are quite informative. The next one will be June 28, at 8p.m. Maybe we will have some news on sewers by then. GET WELL WISHES Lorraine Blom was hospitalized recently. All our best wishes are being sent your way Lorraine, for a full recovery. BEACH GALS NEWS The girls will be having their bowling night Monday, June 27, at 7 p.m. at a local bowling alley. Everyone should meet at the beach at 6:30 p.m. Dues are to be paid prior to this event. Guests are welcome at a small fee per game. Pizza will be enjoyed afterwards. There will be no meeting in July, due to the holiday. Aug. 3 will be the date for the annual Super Salad Supper and everyone is urged to bring a guest. Have fun bowling girls. OUT OF TOWN VISITORS George and Patricia Mayer had a house full over Memorial week. Patrice Miller and daughters Sara Beth and Courtney Bain came in from Washington, Mich. Don Alan came in fromHuntington Beach, Calif. A triple surprise was Kurt arriving from Watonga, Okla. It sure was wonderful, but the old house wasn't made for such big people. Alice Bain of Royal Terrace also enjoyed one of the days with all of them. The Mayer household is finally getting bjack to normal after the . wonderful get-together, although time *' did run out on trying to catch up on everything. We wish the Mayers a household full or should we say a "rest" over the next holiday weekend. LADIES OF THE LAKE The ladies held their monthly meeting Thursday evening, June 9. a Twelve members attended the annual«' plant auction. Plans were discussed ^ for the annual picnic. > I am glad to report that Marge Stacknick is home from the hospital and resting well. Also, Ethel Reiter is home and recuperating. Harriet < McNamara is still in the Crystal Pines»' Nursing Home, but word has it that' » she is getting along well. The ladies' next meeting will bfc July 14, and we hope that all mem-N bers will be present. •< •< BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday wishes for this week are extended to Alise Mazur, > blowing out eight candles June 24; >s Lorraine Boyle shares June 27 with Michael Mass turning 11 on that date; ^ and James Fischer, Frank Rourke * and Delores Piotrowski all share June-- 28. May all your dreams for the future come true. "i ANNIVERSARIES Or Anniversary wishes are expressed to the following couples; Leon and Ann Shermach share June 23 with *q George and Brigette Scarbrough and • ' Bill and Elaine Gleeson celebrating 27 I years of happiness on that date: Rich 'i and Barb Reiter share June 25 with * Bill and Gert Walter toasting 34 years of bliss. Harry and Irene Johnson •' celebrate June 26; and Ralph and Kathy Regner celebrate 14 years together June 28. We wish all our anniversary couples A much happiness and good health in * the years to come. * COMMUNITY CALENDAR June 28, Tuesday - Special Revenue u Sharing meeting at 7:45 p.m. at the ^ beach house. All residehts welcome. June 28, Tuesday - Village Board l1 meeting at 8 p.m. at the beach house. Plan on attending these interesting and informative meetings. Hikers To View Eclipses FS Can Handle Your Spraying Needs - Anytimel Soybeans, alfalfa, even tasseled corn. Your cooperative has the machine and manpower to apply your in season needs right. Contact... McHENRY FS, EiHtorl Quota Book Everybody loves to find fault, it gives a feeling of superiority. William Feather Two night hikes to view slightly uncommon celestial occurrences are being sponsored by McHenry County Conservation district. Weather conditions permitting, participants will be able to view two full moons and a partial lunar eclipse during these two programs. On Friday, June 24, the walk starts at 7 p.m. from the main parking lot at Glacial park, north of Ringwood. Destination is the top of the kames at sunset. Walking distance is 2 miles. Volunteer leaders Harriet Goss and Joan Schratt will explain why the moon will rise full and set full, but diminish to three-quarters in between. On Sunday, July 24, at 8 p.m.; leaders Chris and Paul Rechten will embark - upon the forest path at Rush y creek near Harvard for a 1^-mile- walk. Participants will hopefully be able to view the partial lunar eclipse *' and practice navigation by-* shadowcasting moonlight. *' t h. rf Both the programs are free of ; charge with no pre-registration * required. Further information is available from the district office at ° 815 338-1405 or 815 678-4431. During a lifetime the average human heart beats two-and-a-half ' billion times. Inc. Zendo Marengo McHenry Woodstock Elkhorn Huntley Chemung CHICAQ0 SUPERSAVl Kssllig A super deal at only Food and Drink. Free! 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